Brother Industries 5-Axis Machining Centers

Brother Speedio U500Xd2

$160,000 - $220,000 (new); $80,000 - $140,000 (used) Updated 2025-03-15

Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

BT30

Max Workpiece ⌀

300 mm (11.8 in)

Accuracy

+/- 0.004 mm

Repeatability

+/- 0.002 mm

選択可能

table type

Trunnion rotary tilting (A/C axes)

Overview

The Brother Speedio U500Xd2 is a compact 5-axis machining center that brings full simultaneous 5-axis capability to the Speedio platform. It combines the high-speed DNA of the Speedio line with a trunnion-style rotary tilting table (A/C axes) for true 5-axis contouring of complex parts.

X/Y/Z travels are 500 x 400 x 305 mm with the A-axis providing +30/-120 degrees of tilt and C-axis delivering 360-degree continuous rotation. The spindle runs at 16,000 rpm with 7.5 kW on BT30 taper. The 21-tool turret delivers 0.9-second chip-to-chip changes.

Rapids reach 50 m/min on X/Y, 56 m/min on Z. The trunnion table accepts workpieces up to approximately 300 mm diameter and 200 mm height. Positioning accuracy +/- 0.004 mm, repeatability +/- 0.002 mm.

Weight is approximately 4,500 kg with a footprint of 1,650 x 2,340 mm. The CNC-C00 control handles full 5-axis simultaneous interpolation natively. Brother offers optional touch probe and tool measurement systems.

The U500Xd2 competes with the DMG Mori DMU 40, Haas UMC-500, and Hermle C 250 but at a significantly lower price point and with much faster tool changes. The trade-off is BT30 vs BT40/HSK tooling.

New machines price $160,000-$220,000. Used trade $80,000-$140,000.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
5	選択可能
Table Type	Trunnion rotary tilting (A/C axes)
X Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
Y Axis Travel	400 mm (15.7 in)
Z Axis Travel	305 mm (12.0 in)
A Axis Range	+30 / -120 degrees
C Axis Range	360 degrees continuous
Spindle Speed	16,000 rpm
Spindle Motor	7.5 kW (10 hp)
Spindle Taper	BT30
Tool Magazine	21-position turret
Chip To Chip Time	0.9 seconds
Rapid Traverse Xy	50 m/min (1,969 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	56 m/min (2,205 ipm)
Max Workpiece Diameter	300 mm (11.8 in)
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.004 mm
Repeatability	+/- 0.002 mm
CNC Control	Brother CNC-C00
Machine Weight	4,500 kg (9,921 lb)
Floor Space Required	1,650 x 2,340 mm (65 x 92 in)
Power Supply	200/220V, 3-phase
主軸最高回転速度※(Min-1)	12,00010,000高トルク (オプション)20,000 (オプション)
移動量 (X、Y、Z) (Mm)	X:500 Y:450 Z:380
移動量 (A、C) (度)	A: -30～120、C: 360
早送り速度 (X、Y、Z) (M/Min)	X/Y/Z : 50/50/56
割り出し速度 (A、C) (Min-1)	A/C : 50/75
所要床面の大きさ (Mm)	1,560×2,081

Specifications sourced from brother.co.jp — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Full 5-axis simultaneous capability at a fraction of the cost of traditional 5-axis VMCs
0.9-second turret tool change is dramatically faster than any competitor in 5-axis
Compact footprint makes it one of the smallest true 5-axis machines available
BT30 enables high-speed aluminum and non-ferrous machining
CNC-C00 handles 5-axis interpolation natively without add-on packages
Significantly lower acquisition cost than DMG Mori, Hermle, or Matsuura 5-axis machines

Limitations

BT30 spindle limits cutting forces -- not for heavy 5-axis titanium or Inconel work
A-axis range of +30/-120 degrees is more restricted than some competitors offering +/- 120
21-tool turret may not be enough for complex 5-axis jobs requiring many tools
Workpiece size limited to approximately 300mm diameter on the trunnion
Brother service network for 5-axis machines is less established than for standard Speedios

Best For

Small precision 5-axis parts in aluminum, brass, and non-ferrous materials Medical implant and dental component manufacturing Aerospace aluminum brackets and fittings requiring 5-sided or contoured machining Shops entering 5-axis machining who want a lower-cost entry point High-volume 5-axis production where tool change speed impacts cycle time Electronics and optical component machining with complex geometries