Fryer MB-10Q
Image: fryermachine.com, Fryer
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
Repeatability
How much does the Fryer MB-10Q cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Fryer MB-10Q that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
The Fryer MB-10Q is a toolroom bed mill with a manual quill head: 32 x 17 x 19 in (813 x 432 x 483 mm) of travel, a 14 x 50 in (356 x 1,270 mm) table and a 10 hp (7.5 kW) peak CAT 40 spindle. It is the smallest of the three MB-Q models and the one closest in size to the manual mill it is meant to stand beside or replace.
What makes it a toolroom machine is the way it can be run. Fryer fits manual handles on X and Y and a 6 in (152 mm) manual quill, and describes three ways of working: manual, semi-CNC and full CNC. A machinist can crank a quick facing cut by hand, run a single "Do One" cycle for a pocket or a bolt circle, or load a G-code program from a CAM system. Axis unlock is listed as standard, so X and Y stay locked in manual mode until they are needed.
There is no tool changer in the table. Tools are changed by hand, with a power drawbar and a 9 tool rack on the options sheet, and that sets the kind of work: one-offs, repairs and small batches rather than unattended runs.
The spindle has a 2 speed gear box. Low range covers 10-500 rpm and delivers 238 ft-lb (323 Nm), which is a great deal of torque for a 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) machine and suits large drills, taps and boring heads. High range runs 100-4,500 rpm at 40 ft-lb (54 Nm). The head swivels +/- 90°, and the table carries 2,000 lb (907 kg).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 32 in (813 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 17 in (432 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 19 in (483 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 2,000 lb (907 kg) |
| Ballscrew Diameter | 1.26 in (32 mm) |
| Table Size | 14 x 50 in (356 x 1,270 mm) |
| T-Slots | 3 / 0.630 in (16 mm) |
| Table Top to Floor | 31 in (787 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 10 hp (7.5 kW) peak |
| Spindle Torque | 40 ft-lb (54 Nm) high gear; 238 ft-lb (323 Nm) low gear |
| Max Spindle Speed | Low 10-500 rpm; High 100-4,500 rpm |
| Spindle Speed Ranges | 2 speed gear box |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 (NST 40 or BT 40 optional) |
| Quill Diameter | 4.125 in (105 mm) |
| Quill Travel | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 25.5 - 6.5 in (648 - 165 mm) |
| Spindle Center to Column | 17.5 in (445 mm) |
| Head Swivel | +/- 90° |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 400 ipm (10.2 m/min) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 0.001 - 300 ipm (up to 7.6 m/min) |
| Axis Thrust | 4,400 lb (1,996 kgf) |
| Air Requirement | 85 psi (5.9 bar), 3 cfm (85 L/min) |
| Coolant Capacity | 12 gal (45 L) |
| Coolant Flow | 3 gpm (11 L/min) |
| Power Requirement | 35 A, 208-250 VAC, 3 phase (380-500 VAC optional) |
| Shipping Dimensions | 50 x 76 x 76 in (1,270 x 1,930 x 1,930 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 103 x 80 x 94 in (2,616 x 2,032 x 2,388 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Runs in manual, semi-CNC or full CNC mode, with manual handles on X and Y and a 6 in (152 mm) manual quill
- 238 ft-lb (323 Nm) of spindle torque in low gear from a 10 hp (7.5 kW) peak motor
- Head swivels +/- 90° for angled drilling and milling
- Table takes 2,000 lb (907 kg) on a machine weighing 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
- Axis unlock for manual work is a standard feature of the MB-Q series
Limitations
- No automatic tool changer is listed; tools are changed by hand
- Spindle speed tops out at 4,500 rpm in high range
- Rapid traverse is 400 ipm (10.2 m/min) and cutting feed is limited to 300 ipm (7.6 m/min)
- Y travel of 17 in (432 mm) and a spindle 17.5 in (445 mm) from the column limit the depth of a part
- A full machine guard is an option, so the base machine is not enclosed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Yes. Fryer equips the MB-Q series with manual handles for the X and Y axes and a 6 in (152 mm) manual quill, and describes manual, semi-CNC and full-CNC modes. In manual mode the axis unlock feature keeps X and Y locked until the operator toggles them free.
02
X, Y and Z travels are 32 x 17 x 19 in (813 x 432 x 483 mm). The table is 14 x 50 in (356 x 1,270 mm) with 3 T-slots 0.630 in (16 mm) wide and a load rating of 2,000 lb (907 kg). Spindle nose to table ranges from 25.5 to 6.5 in (648 - 165 mm).
03
Fryer's specification table for the MB-Q series has no tool changer rows. The options sheet lists a Powerlock power drawbar and a 9 tool rack that mounts over the X way cover and holds 40 taper tool holders, so tool changes are done by the operator.
04
A CAT 40 quill spindle with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) peak motor and a 2 speed gear box. Low range is 10-500 rpm with 238 ft-lb (323 Nm); high range is 100-4,500 rpm with 40 ft-lb (54 Nm). NST 40 and BT 40 tapers are optional, and the quill is 4.125 in (105 mm) in diameter.
More from Fryer
Other Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
Doosan DNM 6700 Plus
Kent CNC KVR-4020A
Feeler VMX-760
FANUC Robodrill α-D14MiB Plus
Hartford MCW-14650
