Fryer MC-60B
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer MC-60B cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer MC-60B moves the MC-B series from mid-size into large-part territory. X travel is 60 in (1,524 mm), the table is 24 x 67 in (610 x 1,702 mm) and the machine weighs 20,000 lb (9,072 kg). It is also the largest model in the series that keeps a cutting feed rate of up to 900 ipm (22.9 m/min); on the MC-80B the limit is 400 ipm (10.2 m/min).
Two travels on this model are configurable. Standard Y is 30 in (762 mm) and standard Z is 28 in (711 mm). Fryer's options sheet lists an extended 35 in (889 mm) Y travel, which moves the spindle 36 in from the column, and an extended 38 in (965 mm) Z travel. Neither is part of the base machine, so the travel needed has to be settled when the machine is ordered.
Is the table strong enough for the envelope? Fryer rates it at 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) evenly distributed, with 5 T-slots, and the top sits 32 in (813 mm) above the floor, lower than on the MC-40B and MC-45B. The door opens 62 in (1,575 mm), so a part as long as the X stroke can be craned in from the front.
The spindle rows are shared with the rest of the series: CAT 40, 60 - 8,500 rpm, 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak and 155 ft-lb (210 Nm) at 350 rpm. On a machine this size the options matter more. A CAT 50 spindle at 6,000 rpm is listed, with a 24 station changer for 50 taper tools up to 33 lbs., and the 40 hp motor brings 204 ft-lb (277 Nm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 30 in (762 mm); 35 in (889 mm) with the extended travel option |
| Z Axis Travel | 28 in (711 mm); 38 in (965 mm) with the extended travel option |
| Ballscrew Diameter | 1.57 in (40 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) |
| Table Size | 24 x 67 in (610 x 1,702 mm) |
| T-Slots | 5 / 0.708 in (18 mm) |
| Table Top to Floor | 32 in (813 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 | 32 - 4 in (813 - 102 mm) |
| Spindle Center to Column | 30 in (762 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 | 62 in (1,575 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 | 161 x 89 x 93 in (4,089 x 2,261 x 2,362 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 161 x 112 x 112 in (4,089 x 2,845 x 2,845 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 20,000 lb (9,072 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 60 in (1,524 mm) of X on a 24 x 67 in (610 x 1,702 mm) table rated 4,500 lb (2,041 kg)
- Cutting feed rate up to 900 ipm (22.9 m/min), where the MC-80B stops at 400 ipm (10.2 m/min)
- Y can be ordered at 35 in (889 mm) and Z at 38 in (965 mm) through the extended travel options
- 62 in (1,575 mm) door opening for loading long parts from the front
- CAT 50 spindle and a 50 taper tool changer are available on the options sheet
Limitations
- The longer Y and Z travels are options; the base machine has 30 in (762 mm) and 28 in (711 mm)
- Ballscrews are 1.57 in (40 mm), the same as on the MC-30B; the MC-80B moves to 1.97 in (50 mm)
- Operating footprint is 161 x 112 in (4,089 x 2,845 mm) and the machine weighs 20,000 lb (9,072 kg)
- The standard changer limits tools to 15.4 lb and 11.8 in (300 mm) in length
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Fryer's table prints Y as 30 in (762 mm) with 35 in in brackets, and Z as 28 in (711 mm) with 38 in in brackets. The bracketed figures are the extended travel options on the series options sheet: an extended 35 in (889 mm) Y travel and an extended 38 in (965 mm) Z travel for the MC-60.
02
4,500 lb (2,041 kg), evenly distributed, on a 24 x 67 in (610 x 1,702 mm) table with 5 T-slots. For comparison the MC-45B is rated 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) and the MC-80B 5,500 lb (2,495 kg).
03
Yes, as an option. The series options sheet lists a 50 taper spindle at 6,000 rpm and a 24 station arm type changer for 50 taper, with tools up to 16 in long and 33 lbs. and a 4 seconds tool change. The base machine is CAT 40 at 60 - 8,500 rpm.
04
Operating dimensions are 161 x 112 x 112 in (4,089 x 2,845 x 2,845 mm) and the weight is 20,000 lb (9,072 kg). Standard power is 40 A at 380-500 VAC, 3 phase, and air is 5 cfm (142 L/min) at 90 psi (6.2 bar). Shipping size is 161 x 89 x 93 in (4,089 x 2,261 x 2,362 mm).
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