Fryer HR-40
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer HR-40 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer HR-40 is where the HR series becomes a 50 taper machine. It is a box way, fixed spindle horizontal machining center with 40 x 29 x 25 in (1,016 x 737 x 635 mm) of travel, a CAT 50 or BT-50 spindle and a 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak motor that delivers 306 ft-lb (415 Nm) at 350 rpm.
It is also the quickest model of the series. Rapids are 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) on X, Y and Z, against 750 ipm (19.1 m/min) on the HR-70, and the cutting feed rate goes to 600 ipm (15.2 m/min). With a weight of 18,000 lb (8,165 kg) and a 150 x 100 in (3,810 x 2,540 mm) footprint it is the HR that fits an ordinary job shop bay.
The work table is 24 x 51 in (610 x 1,295 mm) and takes 6,000 lb (2,722 kg). For this model alone Fryer lists a 24" built-in 4th axis rotary table, mounted flush in the centre of that table, with full contouring, 12 arc/sec accuracy and 6,000 lbs capacity. Without the rotary table the machine is a horizontal mill for long parts along X; with it, it machines four sides of a cube-shaped part.
Tooling is heavy-duty. The 24 station arm type changer handles tools up to 16 in (406 mm) long and 33.0 lb, with a 4 seconds tool change, and 40 or 60 tool changers are options. A 2-speed ZF gearbox is optional, and Fryer's table quotes 1,224 ft-lb (1,660 Nm) with it.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 40 in (1,016 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 29 in (737 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 25 in (635 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) |
| Table Size | 24 x 51 in (610 x 1,295 mm) |
| T-Slots | 5 / 0.709 in (18 mm) |
| Table Top to Floor | 35 in (889 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak (55 hp (41.0 kW)) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 60 - 6,000 rpm (8,000 and 10,000 rpm) |
| Spindle Torque | 306 ft-lb (415 Nm) at 350 rpm; 1,224 ft-lb (1,660 Nm) with 2-speed gearbox |
| Spindle Speed Ranges | 1 range (2-speed ZF gearbox optional) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 50 or BT-50 |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table Center | 2 - 27 in (51 - 686 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Table Top | 7.5 - 36.5 in (191 - 927 mm) |
| Rotary Table Option Platter Size | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Rotary Table Option Max Speed | 12 rpm |
| Rotary Table Option Max Load | 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) |
| Rotary Table Option Positioning Accuracy | 12 arc sec |
| Rotary Table Option Repeatability | 5 arc sec |
| Rotary Table Option Spindle Center to Table Top | 1 - 30 in (25 - 762 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 | +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm) |
| Ballscrew Diameter | 1.57 in (40 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 1,000 ipm (25.4 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 | 5,000 lb (2,268 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 | 73 x 92 x 92 in (1,854 x 2,337 x 2,337 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 150 x 100 x 100 in (3,810 x 2,540 x 2,540 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 18,000 lb (8,165 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- CAT 50 or BT-50 spindle with 306 ft-lb (415 Nm) at 350 rpm from a 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak motor
- 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) rapids, the fastest in the HR series
- 24" built-in 4th axis rotary table available for this model
- 24 station arm type changer for tools up to 33.0 lb
- 100 gal (379 L) coolant tank
Limitations
- Base spindle speed is 6,000 rpm; 8,000 and 10,000 rpm are listed in brackets as alternatives
- Z travel is 25 in (635 mm), well short of the 36 in (914 mm) of the HR-70
- Needs an 80 A supply at 480 VAC
- The rotary table and full machine guard are options
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
A fixed horizontal CAT 50 or BT-50 spindle running 60 - 6,000 rpm, with a 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak motor and 306 ft-lb (415 Nm) at 350 rpm. The table shows 55 hp in brackets and 8,000 and 10,000 rpm as alternative speeds, and 1,224 ft-lb (1,660 Nm) with the optional 2-speed gearbox.
02
A 24" built-in 4th axis rotary table, listed for the HR-40 only. It is flush mounted in the centre of the 24" x 51" machine table, with full interpolated contouring and positioning, 12 arc/sec accuracy and 6,000 lbs capacity. Maximum rotation speed in the table is 12 rpm.
03
The HR-14 is a 40 taper machine with 20 hp (14.9 kW) peak, 40 x 20 x 20 in (1,016 x 508 x 508 mm) of travel and a weight of 9,000 lb (4,082 kg). The HR-40 has the same X travel but 29 in (737 mm) of Y and 25 in (635 mm) of Z, a 50 taper spindle and twice the weight at 18,000 lb (8,165 kg).
04
Operating dimensions are 150 x 100 x 100 in (3,810 x 2,540 x 2,540 mm) and weight is 18,000 lb (8,165 kg). Power is 80 A at 480 VAC and air is 5 cfm (142 L/min) at 90 psi (6.2 bar).
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