Fryer HR-14
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
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Overview
The Fryer HR-14 is the small exception in the HR series of fixed spindle horizontal machining centers. Where the HR-40 and larger models carry a CAT 50 or BT-50 spindle, the HR-14 has a CAT 40 or BT-40 spindle at 60 - 8,000 rpm with a 20 hp (14.9 kW) peak motor, and its travels are 40 x 20 x 20 in (1,016 x 508 x 508 mm). Fryer's own series description sets it apart with the words "except HR-14".
In size and layout it is a horizontal counterpart to the MB toolroom bed mills. The table is 16 x 54 in (406 x 1,372 mm), the footprint is 113 x 80 in (2,870 x 2,032 mm) and the weight is 9,000 lb (4,082 kg). Turning the spindle on its side gives what a bed mill cannot: chips fall away from the cut, arbor-style and side-cutting tools work naturally, and with the built-in rotary table option a part can be machined on several sides in one clamping.
That rotary option is specified in the table as a 16 in (406 mm) platter turning at up to 33 rpm, with a load of 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) and positioning accuracy of 12 arc sec. Without it the plain table carries 3,500 lb (1,588 kg).
A 16 station arm type changer serves the spindle with a 4 seconds tool change. Torque is 80 ft-lb (108 Nm) at 350 rpm in 1 range, rapids are 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) and the cutting feed rate stops at 400 ipm (10.2 m/min). It is a machine for small lots of prismatic parts, not for the heavy milling the HR-40 is built for.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 40 in (1,016 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) |
| Table Size | 16 x 54 in (406 x 1,372 mm) |
| T-Slots | 5 / 0.63 in (16 mm) |
| Table Top to Floor | 33.8 in (859 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 20 hp (14.9 kW) peak |
| Max Spindle Speed | 60 - 8,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 80 ft-lb (108 Nm) at 350 rpm |
| Spindle Speed Ranges | 1 range |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 or BT-40 |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table Center | 29 - 9 in (737 - 229 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Table Top | 22 - 2 in (559 - 51 mm) |
| Rotary Table Option Platter Size | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Rotary Table Option Max Speed | 33 rpm |
| Rotary Table Option Max Load | 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) |
| Rotary Table Option Positioning Accuracy | 12 arc sec |
| Rotary Table Option Repeatability | 5 arc sec |
| Rotary Table Option Spindle Center to Table Top | 16 - 0 in (406 - 0 mm) |
| Tool Capacity | 16 station arm type |
| 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 | 15.0 lb (6.8 kg) |
| Max Tool Length | 11 in (279 mm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm) |
| Ballscrew Diameter | 1.57 in (40 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) X, Y, Z |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 0.001 - 400 ipm (up to 10.2 m/min) |
| Servo Type | AC Digital Brushless |
| Axis Thrust | 3,000 lb (1,361 kgf) |
| Air Requirement | 90 psi (6.2 bar), 3 cfm (85 L/min) |
| Coolant Capacity | 12 gal (45 L) |
| Coolant Flow | 3 gpm (11 L/min) |
| Power Requirement | 40 A, 380-500 VAC (208-250 VAC) |
| Shipping Dimensions | 54 x 80 x 78 in (1,372 x 2,032 x 1,981 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 113 x 80 x 106 in (2,870 x 2,032 x 2,692 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 9,000 lb (4,082 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Horizontal spindle in a 113 x 80 in (2,870 x 2,032 mm) footprint
- Built-in rotary table option with a 16 in (406 mm) platter for multi-side machining
- 16 station arm type tool changer
- CAT 40 or BT-40 spindle at 60 - 8,000 rpm, 20 hp (14.9 kW) peak
- Table load of 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) on a 16 x 54 in (406 x 1,372 mm) table
Limitations
- 40 taper and 80 ft-lb (108 Nm), far below the 306 ft-lb (415 Nm) of the HR-40
- Y and Z travels are 20 in (508 mm) each
- Cutting feed rate is limited to 400 ipm (10.2 m/min)
- The rotary table is an option, not part of the base machine
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It is the 40 taper model. The HR-14 has a CAT 40 or BT-40 spindle at 60 - 8,000 rpm with 20 hp (14.9 kW) peak and a 16 station tool changer. The HR-40 and larger models have a CAT 50 or BT-50 spindle at 60 - 6,000 rpm with 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak and a 24 station changer.
02
X, Y and Z are 40 x 20 x 20 in (1,016 x 508 x 508 mm). Spindle nose to table center ranges from 29 to 9 in (737 - 229 mm) and spindle center to table top from 22 to 2 in (559 - 51 mm).
03
As a built-in option. Fryer's table lists a 16 in (406 mm) platter, a maximum rotation speed of 33 rpm, a load of 3,000 lb (1,361 kg), positioning accuracy of 12 arc sec and repeatability of 5 arc sec.
04
40 A at 380-500 VAC, with 208-250 VAC shown in brackets. Air is 3 cfm (85 L/min) at 90 psi (6.2 bar). The coolant tank holds 12 gal (45 L) and the pump delivers 3 gpm (11 L/min).
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