Fryer MC-45B
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer MC-45B cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer MC-45B is a square-envelope box way vertical: 45 in (1,143 mm) of X with 25 in (635 mm) each of Y and Z. Where the MC-40B is the tall member of the MC-B series, this one is the deep one. Its 25 in of Y covers the full depth of a 24 x 51 in (610 x 1,295 mm) table, and the spindle centre is 26 in (660 mm) out from the column.
Depth is what plate work needs. A 24 in (610 mm) plate can be faced, drilled and pocketed across its whole width in one clamping, and two vises can sit front and back instead of side by side. The table has 5 T-slots and is rated 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) evenly distributed. The trade against the MC-40B is in Z: 25 in (635 mm) of travel and 29 to 4 in (737 - 102 mm) from spindle nose to table.
At 14,500 lb (6,577 kg) the machine is noticeably heavier than the two smaller models, and its floor area grows to 127 x 104 in (3,226 x 2,642 mm). The door opens 45 in (1,143 mm), the same figure as the X travel, so the whole stroke is reachable from the front.
Spindle and tooling are the series rows. That means CAT 40 at 60 - 8,500 rpm with 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak, a 24 station arm type changer and a 3 seconds tool change. Positioning accuracy is given as +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm). The coolant tank holds 90 gal (341 L) and the pump delivers 9 gpm (34 L/min).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 45 in (1,143 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 25 in (635 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 25 in (635 mm) |
| Ballscrew Diameter | 1.57 in (40 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) |
| Table Size | 24 x 51 in (610 x 1,295 mm) |
| T-Slots | 5 / 0.708 in (18 mm) |
| Table Top to Floor | 35 in (889 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak; 40 hp (29.8 kW) optional |
| Max Spindle Speed | 60 - 8,500 rpm (10K, 12K, 15K, 21K, 30K optional) |
| Spindle Torque | 155 ft-lb (210 Nm) at 350 rpm; 204 ft-lb (277 Nm) with the optional 40 hp motor; 800 ft-lb (1,085 Nm) with the optional 40 hp motor and gearbox |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 (CAT 50 optional; BT option) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 29 - 4 in (737 - 102 mm) |
| Spindle Center to Column | 26 in (660 mm) |
| Tool Capacity | 24 station arm type (40 or 60 tool option) |
| Tool Change Time | 3 seconds |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 3.2 in (81 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | 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) |
| Resolution | 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 0.001 - 900 ipm (up to 22.9 m/min) |
| Servo Type | AC Digital Brushless |
| Axis Thrust | 4,400 lb (1,996 kgf) X, Y, Z |
| Air Requirement | 90 psi (6.2 bar), 5 cfm (142 L/min) |
| Coolant Capacity | 90 gal (341 L) |
| Coolant Flow | 9 gpm (34 L/min) |
| Door Opening Width | 45 in (1,143 mm) |
| Power Requirement | 40 A, 380-500 VAC, 3 phase (208-250 VAC optional) |
| Power Requirement Optional | 80 A, 208-245 VAC, 3 phase |
| Shipping Dimensions | 127 x 87 x 87 in (3,226 x 2,210 x 2,210 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 127 x 104 x 110 in (3,226 x 2,642 x 2,794 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 14,500 lb (6,577 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 25 in (635 mm) of Y travel, enough to cover the full 24 in (610 mm) depth of the table
- 24 x 51 in (610 x 1,295 mm) table rated 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
- Door opening of 45 in (1,143 mm) equals the X travel
- 14,500 lb (6,577 kg) machine weight on box ways
- 90 gal (341 L) coolant tank
Limitations
- Z travel is 25 in (635 mm), short of the MC-40B's 28 in (711 mm)
- Floor area of 127 x 104 in (3,226 x 2,642 mm) is far larger than the MC-40B's 111 x 86 in (2,819 x 2,184 mm)
- Base spindle speed is 8,500 rpm, which limits small-tool work in aluminium unless a faster spindle is ordered
- The 40 hp (29.8 kW) motor is an upgrade that Fryer's options sheet ties to the Siemens control and to 80 Amp service
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X, Y and Z travels are 45 x 25 x 25 in (1,143 x 635 x 635 mm). The table is 24 x 51 in (610 x 1,295 mm), and the distance from spindle nose to table ranges from 29 in to 4 in (737 - 102 mm). The spindle centre is 26 in (660 mm) from the column.
02
Choose by Y and Z. The MC-45B has 25 in (635 mm) of Y and a 24 in (610 mm) deep table; the MC-40B has 20 in (508 mm) of Y but 28 in (711 mm) of Z. Deep plates and front-to-back fixtures favour the MC-45B, tall parts and rotary tables favour the MC-40B.
03
The machine weighs 14,500 lb (6,577 kg). Operating dimensions are 127 x 104 x 110 in (3,226 x 2,642 x 2,794 mm) and shipping dimensions are 127 x 87 x 87 in (3,226 x 2,210 x 2,210 mm); Fryer notes that the shipping size requires some disassembly.
04
The standard changer is a 24 station arm type. Tools can be up to 3.2 in (81 mm) in diameter with every pocket full or 5.5 in (140 mm) with the adjacent pockets empty, up to 11.8 in (300 mm) long and up to 15.4 lb. A 40 or 60 tool changer is an option.
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