Fryer HB-160
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer HB-160 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer HB-160 is the largest boring mill in the HB series and, at 48,000 lb (21,773 kg), heavier than the fixed spindle HR-160 at 46,000 lb (20,866 kg). It has 160 in (4,064 mm) of X travel on a 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm) table, with the same 50 in (1,270 mm) of Y, 40 in (1,016 mm) of Z and 20 in (508 mm) of bar travel as the HB-120.
Buying it is mostly a question of building space. Fryer gives operating dimensions of 365 x 160 x 155 in (9,271 x 4,064 x 3,937 mm): the table needs room to travel its full stroke on both sides of the column. Shipping dimensions are 180 x 105 x 105 in (4,572 x 2,667 x 2,667 mm) after some disassembly. The supply is 80 A at 480 VAC.
On the table itself the limits are the familiar ones. Load is 10,000 lb (4,536 kg), evenly distributed, whatever the length. Rapids are 500 ipm (12.7 m/min) and the cutting feed rate reaches 600 ipm (15.2 m/min). Peak axis thrust is 7,500 lb through 3.14 in (80 mm) ballscrews.
Why a boring bar on so long a machine? Because the parts that need 160 in of travel, such as long frames, machine bases and structural members, usually need holes bored square to their length at several points. The 4.330 in (110 mm) bar with its programmable W axis reaches those points without long tool extensions, at 30 - 3,000 rpm and up to 360 ft-lb (488 Nm). A 24 station changer supplies the tools, and the 40" built-in rotary table can be added.
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); 50 in (1,270 mm) with the extended travel option |
| W Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Table Size | 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) |
| T-Slots | 7 / 0.709 in (18 mm) |
| Table Top to Floor | 38 in (965 mm) |
| Boring Bar Diameter | 4.330 in (110 mm) |
| Boring Bar Travel | 20.0 in (508 mm), fully programmable W axis |
| Spindle Motor Power | 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak |
| Max Spindle Speed | 30 - 3,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 360 ft-lb (488 Nm) at 350 rpm; 1,400 ft-lb (1,898 Nm) with 2-speed gearbox |
| Spindle Speed Ranges | 1 range (2-speed gearbox optional) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 50 or BT-50 |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table Center | 10 - 50 in (254 - 1,270 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Table Top | 15 - 65 in (381 - 1,651 mm) |
| Rotary Table Option Platter Size | 40 in (1,016 mm) |
| Rotary Table Option Max Speed | 12 rpm |
| Rotary Table Option Max Load | 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) |
| Rotary Table Option Positioning Accuracy | 12 arc seconds |
| Rotary Table Option Repeatability | 5 arc seconds |
| Rotary Table Option Spindle Center to Table Top | 7.5 - 57.5 in (191 - 1,461 mm) |
| Tool Capacity | 24 station arm type (40-60 tool) |
| Tool Change Time | 4 seconds |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 5.90 in (150 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | 9.85 in (250 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 33.0 lb (15.0 kg) |
| Max Tool Length | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) |
| Ballscrew Diameter | 3.14 in (80 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 500 ipm (12.7 m/min) X, Y, Z |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 0.001 - 600 ipm (up to 15.2 m/min) |
| Servo Type | AC Digital Brushless |
| Axis Thrust | 7,500 lb (3,402 kgf) |
| Air Requirement | 90 psi (6.2 bar), 5 cfm (142 L/min) |
| Coolant Capacity | 100 gal (379 L) |
| Coolant Flow | 5 gpm (19 L/min) |
| Power Requirement | 80 A at 480 VAC |
| Shipping Dimensions | 180 x 105 x 105 in (4,572 x 2,667 x 2,667 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 365 x 160 x 155 in (9,271 x 4,064 x 3,937 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 48,000 lb (21,773 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 160 in (4,064 mm) of X travel with a 20 in (508 mm) W axis boring bar
- 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm) table, 7 T-slots
- 48,000 lb (21,773 kg) of box way machine with 3.14 in (80 mm) ballscrews
- 360 ft-lb (488 Nm) at 350 rpm in 1 range, with a 2-speed gearbox option
- 24 station changer for CAT 50 or BT-50 tools up to 33.0 lb
Limitations
- Needs 365 x 160 in (9,271 x 4,064 mm) of floor and 155 in (3,937 mm) of height
- Table load remains 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
- Rapid traverse of 500 ipm (12.7 m/min)
- Z travel beyond 40 in (1,016 mm) is an option
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Operating dimensions are 365 x 160 x 155 in (9,271 x 4,064 x 3,937 mm). The machine weighs 48,000 lb (21,773 kg) and ships at 180 x 105 x 105 in (4,572 x 2,667 x 2,667 mm) after some disassembly.
02
X travel, table length, footprint and weight. The HB-120 has 120 in (3,048 mm) of X, a 40 x 126 in (1,016 x 3,200 mm) table and weighs 44,000 lb (19,958 kg). The HB-160 has 160 in (4,064 mm) of X and a 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm) table. All spindle, tool changer and accuracy rows are the same.
03
A 50 taper bar type spindle 4.330 in (110 mm) in diameter with 20 in (508 mm) of programmable W travel, 30 - 3,000 rpm, 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak and 360 ft-lb (488 Nm) at 350 rpm. The table quotes 1,400 ft-lb (1,898 Nm) with the optional 2-speed gearbox.
04
With the option of a 40" built-in 4th axis rotary table, listed for the HR/HB-120/160. Fryer's table gives a 40 in (1,016 mm) platter, 12 rpm maximum rotation speed, a 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) load and 12 arc seconds positioning accuracy.
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