Fryer 5X-160
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
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Price estimate
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Overview
With 160 in (4,064 mm) of X travel the Fryer 5X-160 is the largest 5-axis machine in the 5X series. It has the box way frame and 55 hp (41.0 kW) peak spindle of the 5X-120 on a longer bed: a 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm) table, 50 in (1,270 mm) of Y, 40 in (1,016 mm) of Z and a 2-axis head with +/- 105° of A travel.
On parts this long the articulating head is less a convenience than a necessity. Nobody tilts a 160 in workpiece. Rail and aircraft structural members, large moulds and patterns, wind and oil field components are set down once, and every angled face, port and pocket is reached by rotating the spindle. Fryer notes the accessibility for crane loading, and the door opens 165 in (4,191 mm), the full length of the table.
Table load is 8,500 lb (3,856 kg), the highest in the series. The working height under the spindle is the same as on the 5X-120, 0 - 32.5 in (0 - 826 mm) with the head vertical. Rapids are 400 ipm (10.2 m/min), so on scattered features the cycle is dominated by positioning; the cutting feed rate itself goes to 800 ipm (20.3 m/min).
Rotary accuracy does not depend on the bed length. The A and C axes position to 5 seconds of arc with 3 seconds of arc repeatability, and the linear axes to +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm). The machine weighs 37,000 lb (16,783 kg), needs 300 x 135 in (7,620 x 3,429 mm) of floor and a 125 A supply at 380-500 VAC.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 160 in (4,064 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 50 in (1,270 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 40 in (1,016 mm) |
| A Axis Range | +/- 105° |
| C Axis Range | +/- 200° |
| Max Table Load | 8,500 lb (3,856 kg) |
| Table Size | 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm) |
| Way Type | Box Ways |
| T-Slots | 5 / 0.709 in (18 mm) |
| Table Top to Floor | 38 in (965 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 55 hp (41.0 kW) peak |
| Max Spindle Speed | 200 - 15,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 90 ft-lb (122 Nm) at 2,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-63A |
| Spindle Nose to Center of Rotation | 11 in (279 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table Vertical | 0 - 32.5 in (0 - 826 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table Horizontal | 4 - 43 in (102 - 1,092 mm) |
| Spindle Center to Column | 51 in (1,295 mm) |
| Tool Capacity | 40-station arm type (60 tool optional) |
| Tool Change Time | 3 seconds |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 3.0 in (76 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 15.0 lb (6.8 kg) |
| Max Tool Length | 13 in (330 mm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm) |
| Positioning Accuracy A C | 5 seconds of arc |
| Repeatability A C | 3 seconds of arc |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 400 ipm (10.2 m/min) X, Y, Z |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 0.001 - 800 ipm (up to 20.3 m/min) X, Y, Z; 100 ipm A, C |
| Servo Type | AC Digital Brushless |
| Axis Thrust | 10,800 lb (4,899 kgf) |
| Air Requirement | 90 psi (6.2 bar), 5 cfm (142 L/min) |
| Coolant Capacity | 100 gal (379 L) |
| Coolant Flow | 9 gpm (34 L/min) |
| Door Opening Width | 165 in (4,191 mm) |
| Power Requirement | 125 A, 380-500 VAC, 3 phase |
| Shipping Dimensions | 180 x 105 x 105 in (4,572 x 2,667 x 2,667 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 300 x 135 x 126 in (7,620 x 3,429 x 3,200 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 37,000 lb (16,783 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 160 in (4,064 mm) of X travel with a 2-axis articulating head
- 8,500 lb (3,856 kg) table load on a 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm) table
- 165 in (4,191 mm) door opening for crane loading
- 55 hp (41.0 kW) peak, 15,000 rpm HSK-63A spindle on box ways
- A and C axes accurate to 5 seconds of arc
Limitations
- 400 ipm (10.2 m/min) rapids over a 160 in (4,064 mm) stroke
- Needs 300 x 135 in (7,620 x 3,429 mm) of floor and 125 A
- Z travel is 40 in (1,016 mm), no more than the 5X-120
- Tools limited to 13 in (330 mm) in length and 15.0 lb
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X is 160 in (4,064 mm), Y is 50 in (1,270 mm) and Z is 40 in (1,016 mm). The head adds A travel of +/- 105° and C travel of +/- 200°. Fryer's series page describes the head as providing 360° of rotation and 200° of spindle tilt.
02
In Fryer's table, largely yes. The 5X-120 has 120 in (3,048 mm) of X, a 40 x 126 in (1,016 x 3,200 mm) table for 7,500 lb (3,402 kg) and weighs 34,000 lb (15,422 kg). The 5X-160 has the longer bed, 8,500 lb (3,856 kg) of table load and weighs 37,000 lb (16,783 kg). Spindle, head, ways and thrust are the same.
03
An HSK-63A spindle, 200 - 15,000 rpm, 55 hp (41.0 kW) peak with 90 ft-lb (122 Nm) at 2,000 rpm, fed by a 40-station arm type changer with a 3 seconds tool change. A 350 psi coolant through spindle system is on the options sheet.
04
The options sheet lists a dual chip auger system and a dual chip conveyor system for machines with 100" - 160" of X travel. The coolant tank holds 100 gal (379 L).
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