The Brother Speedio U500Xd2 is an industrial-grade 5-Axis Machining Centers powered by the Brother CNC-D00. a top spindle speed of 12,000 RPM, and a 5-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Brother Speedio U500Xd2 five-axis: 500 x 450 x 380 mm travel, ø260 mm trunnion table, 12,000 rpm BT30 spindle, 14/21/28 tools, CNC-D00 control.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Brother (Japan) |
| Machine Type | 5-Axis Machining Centers |
| CNC Controller System | Brother CNC-D00 |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 5-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Rating | 10.1 kW |
| Spindle Taper Interface | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | ø260 mm (ø10.2 in) |
| Max Table Load Capacity | 100 kg |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 14 Tool Stations |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 2,650 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| CNC Control | Brother CNC-D00 |
| X-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 380 mm (15.0 in) |
| A Axis Range | -30 to 120° |
| C Axis Range | 360° |
| Spindle Nose To Table | 115 - 495 mm (4.5 - 19.5 in) |
| Table Size | ø260 mm (ø10.2 in) |
| Max Table Load | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Max Table Load Inertia | 1.8 kg·m² (6,151 lb·in²) [2.6 kg·m² (8,885 lb·in²)] |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm (10,000 high-torque, 20,000 rpm optional) |
| Tapping Speed Max | 6,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) |
| Dual Contact Spindle | Optional |
| Coolant Through Spindle | Optional |
| Rapid Traverse | 50 / 50 / 56 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 2,205 ipm) |
| Max Cutting Feedrate | 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Rotary Indexing Speed | A axis: 50, C axis: 75 (60) rpm |
| Tool Shank | MAS-BT30 |
| Pull Stud | MAS-P30T-2 |
| Tool Capacity | 14 / 21 / 28 tools |
| Max Tool Length | 250 mm (9.8 in) |
| Max Tool Diameter | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) per tool |
| Tool Selection | Random shortcut method |
| Tool To Tool Time | 0.6 / 0.7 sec (14 or 21 tools / 28 tools) |
| Chip To Chip Time | 1.3 / 1.4 sec (14 or 21 tools / 28 tools) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous |
| Axis Feed Motor | XY axis: 1.0, Z axis: 2.0, A axis: 0.9, C axis: 0.55 kW |
| Power Supply | AC 200 to 230 V±10%, 3-phase, 50/60Hz±2% |
| Power Capacity | 10.4 kVA |
| Air Pressure | 0.4 - 0.6 MPa |
| Air Flow | 52 L/min |
| Machine Height | 2,818 mm (110.9 in) |
| Footprint | 1,560 x 2,081 mm (61.4 x 81.9 in) |
| Machine Weight | 2,650 kg (5,843 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy | X, Y, Z axis: 0.006 - 0.020 (0.00024 - 0.00079) |
| Rotary Repeatability | A, C axis: 28 sec or less |
| Repeatability | X, Y, Z axis: < 0.004 (0.00016) /A, C axis: 16 sec or less |
Our best estimate for the Brother Speedio U500Xd2 is $160,000 - $220,000 (new). This is an estimate for a 5-axis machining centers in this class, not a quote from Brother Industries; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/brother-speedio-u500xd2#price; the request is passed to Brother Industries or an authorised dealer.
Travel, table and spindle are the same on both. The SPEEDIO U500Xd2-100T carries 100 tools, occupies 2,050 x 2,081 mm (80.7 x 81.9 in) and weighs 2,800 kg (6,173 lb). The U500Xd2 takes 14, 21 or 28 tools, needs 1,560 x 2,081 mm (61.4 x 81.9 in) of floor and weighs 2,650 kg (5,843 lb).
The standard spindle runs to 12,000 rpm. A 10,000 rpm high-torque spindle and a 20,000 rpm spindle are options. All are BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) with MAS-BT30 shanks, rated 10.1 kW for 10 minutes and 7.0 kW continuous, with tapping to 6,000 rpm.
100 kg (220 lb) on the ø260 mm (ø10.2 in) table. Add the vise or fixture to the part weight, and keep heavy parts close to the table centre so the A axis is not working against a long overhang.
The Speedio S500X2 has the same 500 mm (19.7 in) of X but 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y and 300 mm (11.8 in) of Z, with a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) table rated 250 kg (551 lb). The U500Xd2 trades that table for the tilting rotary and gains 450 mm (17.7 in) of Y and 380 mm (15.0 in) of Z.
Brother lists positioning accuracy on X, Y and Z of 0.006 - 0.020 (0.00024 - 0.00079) and repeatability below 0.004 (0.00016), in mm with inches in brackets. Ask Brother which rotary-axis accuracy figure applies, as two different values are published for A and C.
