Fryer MB-14R

Q: How much does the Fryer MB-14R cost?

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Specs verified 2026-10-04 · fryermachine.com Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

60 - 8,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40 (BT-40 optional)

Tool Capacity

12 (20 optional)

Table Size

16 x 54 in (406 x 1,372 mm)

Spindle Power

12 hp (8.9 kW) peak

Accuracy

+/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm)

How much does the Fryer MB-14R cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Fryer MB-14R 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-14R is an open bed mill that Fryer positions for both single and multi part production: 40 x 20 x 20 in (1,016 x 508 x 508 mm) of travel, a rigid CAT 40 spindle head and a carousel tool changer for 12 or 20 tools. It is the 40 in (1,016 mm) member of the MB-R series and weighs 7,000 lb (3,175 kg), against 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) for the quill-head MB-14Q on the same travels.

For small-lot work the open table is the attraction. The table is 16 x 54 in (406 x 1,372 mm) and travels out past the base, so long stock, plates hanging over the ends and awkward weldments can be clamped without fighting an enclosure. A splash guard and a full machine guard are separate options. Table load is 2,450 lb (1,111 kg).

The spindle is built for speed rather than torque. It runs 60 - 8,000 rpm with 12 hp (8.9 kW) peak and a maximum torque of 40 ft-lb (54 Nm), so the sensible tooling is end mills, small face mills and drills in the sizes a job shop uses daily. Clearance under the spindle is 25 to 5 in (635 - 127 mm).

Feed rates define the cycle times. Rapid traverse is 400 ipm (10.2 m/min) and the cutting feed rate tops out at 300 ipm (7.6 m/min), with a 7 seconds tool change. Those figures suit batches of tens, not thousands. Programming is done with menus at the control or with G and M code programs from CAD-CAM, and rigid tapping with a peck feature is among the listed features.

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	2,450 lb (1,111 kg)
Ballscrew Diameter	1.26 in (32 mm)
Table Size	16 x 54 in (406 x 1,372 mm)
T-Slots	3 / 0.630 in (16 mm)
Table Top to Floor	33 in (838 mm)
Spindle Motor Power	12 hp (8.9 kW) peak
Spindle Torque	40 ft-lb (54 Nm)
Max Spindle Speed	60 - 8,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 40 (BT-40 optional)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	25 - 5 in (635 - 127 mm)
Spindle Center to Column	20 in (508 mm)
Tool Capacity	12 (20 optional)
Tool Change Time	7 seconds
Tool Selection	Bi-Directional
Max Adjacent Tool Diameter	5.5 in (140 mm)
Max Tool Weight	15.4 lb (7.0 kg)
Max Tool Length	11.8 in (300 mm)
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)
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	7,000 lb (3,175 kg)

Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Open-table bed mill with 40 x 20 x 20 in (1,016 x 508 x 508 mm) of travel
60 - 8,000 rpm rigid CAT 40 spindle, 12 hp (8.9 kW) peak
Carousel tool changer for 12 tools, or 20 as an option
7,000 lb (3,175 kg) machine weight, heavier than the 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) MB-14Q
Menu programming with solid model part verification, plus standard G and M codes

Limitations

Cutting feed rate is limited to 300 ipm (7.6 m/min)
40 ft-lb (54 Nm) of maximum torque rules out large drills and heavy face milling
Guarding is optional, so coolant and chips are not contained on the base machine
Spindle nose cannot come closer than 5 in (127 mm) to the table

Best For

Batches of tens of parts with several tools per part Long or overhanging workpieces on an open 54 in (1,372 mm) table Job shops that program at the machine Light to medium milling at up to 8,000 rpm

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the specifications of the Fryer MB-14R spindle?

A rigid CAT 40 spindle head, 60 - 8,000 rpm, with a 12 hp (8.9 kW) peak motor and 40 ft-lb (54 Nm) of maximum torque. BT-40 is optional. The distance from spindle nose to table ranges from 25 in to 5 in (635 - 127 mm) and the spindle centre is 20 in (508 mm) from the column.

02 How many tools does the MB-14R hold?

Fryer's table gives a tool storage capacity of 12 with 20 optional, bi-directional tool selection and a 7 seconds tool change. The options sheet describes both as Geneva drive carousel type changers. Maximum tool length is 11.8 in (300 mm) and maximum tool weight 15.4 lb.

03 Is the MB-14R suitable for production work?

For small lots. Fryer says the machine is capable of single or multi part production, and the tool changer makes multi-tool cycles possible. With 400 ipm (10.2 m/min) rapids and a 300 ipm (7.6 m/min) cutting feed limit it is slower than Fryer's enclosed machining centers such as the MC-40B, whose cutting feed rate goes up to 900 ipm (22.9 m/min).

04 What floor space and power does the MB-14R require?

Operating dimensions are 113 x 80 x 106 in (2,870 x 2,032 x 2,692 mm). The supply is 35 A at 208-250 VAC, 3 phase, with 380-500 VAC shown in brackets as the alternative. Air is 3 cfm (85 L/min) at 85 psi (5.9 bar).