# Brother S500Xd2-5AX

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The Brother S500Xd2-5AX is a vertical CNC machining center in the SPEEDIO series with 5-axis control. It has 500 mm X-axis, 450 mm Y-axis and 300 mm Z-axis travel, a 600 × 450 mm table, and a standard 12,000 min⁻¹ spindle. It uses the CNC-D00v(DB) control and supports simultaneous 5-axis machining.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | cnc mill |
| Axes | 5 |
| Weight | 2400 kg |
| Travel X | 500 mm |
| Travel Y | 450 mm |
| Travel Z | 300 mm |
| Spindle max | 12000 rpm |
| Spindle power | 18.9 kW |
| Spindle taper | MAS-BT30 |
| Rapid traverse | 56 m/min |
| Tool capacity | 28 |
| Table length | 600 mm |
| Table width | 450 mm |
| Table load | 250 kg |
| Supply voltage | AC 200 to 230 V±10%, 3-phase, 50/60Hz±2% |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [Brother](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/brother.md)
- Protocols: [OPC UA](https://machineschema.com/protocol/opc-ua.md)

## Safety

- A safety fence is required when the optional side shutter is used for robot loading/unloading from the side.
- The 27,000 min⁻¹ spindle option cannot be selected on Z-axis 380 mm models and cannot be combined with CTS; the 4.0 kg maximum tool weight setting is not available on 27,000 min⁻¹ specifications.
- Set the regular air pressure higher than the recommended 0.5 MPa; the document states regular air pressure varies with machine specifications, machining program, and peripheral equipment.

## Study notes

- The CNC-D00v(DB) control provides tool center point control with look-ahead up to 1,000 blocks for simultaneous 5-axis machining.
- Control axes are 5 (X, Y, Z, plus 2 additional axes); the 5AX control allows linear interpolation over 5 axes.
- Standard Z-axis travel is 300 mm; a 380 mm Z-axis option is available.
- The standard 12,000 min⁻¹ spindle is listed with 18.9 kW maximum output; main spindle motor ratings are 10.1 kW for 10 min and 7.0 kW continuous.
- Optional spindle speeds listed for the S500Xd2-5AX are 10,000 min⁻¹ high-torque and 20,000 min⁻¹; the product specification also lists a 27,000 min⁻¹ option.
- Tool storage capacity is listed as 14, 21, or 28 tools; maximum tool diameter is 110 mm and maximum tool weight is 3.0 kg (4.0 kg with parameter change).
- Tool-to-tool change time is 0.6 s for 14/21 tools and 0.7 s for 28 tools; chip-to-chip is 1.2 s or 1.3 s for Z-axis 300 mm.
- Positioning accuracy is 0.006–0.020 mm and bidirectional repeatability is less than 0.004 mm under ISO 230-2.
- Power capacity is 10.4 kVA continuous; air supply is 0.4–0.6 MPa at 40 L/min.
- OPC UA is listed under standard automatic/network functions; optional fieldbus slaves include PROFINET and EtherNet/IP, plus CC-Link, PROFIBUS DP, and DeviceNet.
- The table work area is 600 × 450 mm with a maximum uniform load of 250 kg (300 kg with parameter adjustment).
- Depending on destination, a relocation detection device may be required and models with it carry the RD suffix.

## Sources

1. [S500Xd2-5AX | Machine Tools | Brother](https://machinetool.global.brother/en-us/all-products/sxd2/s500xd2-5ax) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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