Fryer SL-10

Q: How much does the Fryer SL-10 cost?

The price estimate for the Fryer SL-10 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/fryer-sl-10#price; the request is passed to Fryer or an authorised dealer.

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

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

3,500 rpm

Spindle Power

40 hp (29.8 kW) peak

Max Turn Length

24 in (610 mm); 46 in (1,168 mm) or 80 in (2,032 mm) optional

Accuracy

+/- 0.00010 in (0.0025 mm)

Repeatability

+/- 0.00005 in (0.0013 mm)

max swing

24 in (610 mm)

How much does the Fryer SL-10 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Fryer SL-10 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 SL-10 is the mid-size slant bed turning center of the SL series: a 10 in (254 mm) hydraulic chuck, 14 in (356 mm) of maximum turning diameter and 24 in (610 mm) of working length as standard. It steps up from the SL-8 in every structural row, with an A2-8 spindle nose, a 3.4 in (86 mm) bore, 3.0 in (76 mm) of bar capacity and a 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak motor.

Length is where this model opens up. The SL-8 stops at 46 in of extended Z travel. For the SL-10 Fryer lists extended Z travel to 46", 60" and 80", and the table shows a distance between centers of up to 83 in (2,108 mm). A slant bed lathe with that much Z and a tailstock is a shaft machine: pump shafts, spindles, rolls and long hydraulic rods, turned between centers to the +/- 0.00010 in (0.0025 mm) positioning accuracy of the series.

Speed is 3,500 rpm maximum. Fryer offers a 2 speed ZF gearbox for the SL series, which matters on the larger diameters and tougher materials a 40 hp spindle invites. Peak axis thrust is 6,360 lb on X and Z, and rapids are 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min).

The machine draws 80 A at 380-500 VAC and weighs 14,500 lb (6,577 kg). Its footprint in the standard length is 108 x 69 in (2,743 x 1,753 mm). Bar capacity can be raised to 3.62" with Big Bore Option 2, and the chuck can be upgraded to 12 in (305 mm).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing	24 in (610 mm)
Max Turning Diameter	14 in (356 mm)
Max Turning Length	24 in (610 mm); 46 in (1,168 mm) or 80 in (2,032 mm) optional
Distance Between Centers	27 in (686 mm); 51 in (1,295 mm) or 83 in (2,108 mm) optional
X Axis Travel	8.5 in (216 mm)
Z Axis Travel	24 in (610 mm); 46 in (1,168 mm) or 80 in (2,032 mm) optional
Turret Stations	12
Turret Tooling	1 in (25 mm) BOT (VDI-40, BMT-55)
Turret Index Time	1 second
Spindle Nose	A2-8
Spindle Bore	3.4 in (86 mm)
Bar Capacity	3.0 in (76 mm); 3.6 in (91 mm) optional
Chuck Size	10 in (254 mm); 12 in (305 mm) optional
Max Spindle Speed	3,500 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	40 hp (29.8 kW) peak
Tailstock Quill Travel	4.0 in (102 mm)
Tailstock Quill Diameter	3.15 in (80 mm)
Tailstock Quill Taper	MT-4
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.00010 in (0.0025 mm)
Repeatability	+/- 0.00005 in (0.0013 mm)
Rapid Traverse Xz	1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min)
Servo Type	AC Digital Brushless
Axis Thrust	6,360 lb (2,885 kgf) X, Z
Coolant Capacity	40 gal (151 L)
Coolant Flow	5 gpm (19 L/min)
Power Requirement	80 A
Voltage Requirement	380-500 VAC, 3 phase (208-250 VAC optional)
Shipping Dimensions	108 x 69 x 70 in (2,743 x 1,753 x 1,778 mm)
Machine Dimensions	108 x 69 x 70 in (2,743 x 1,753 x 1,778 mm)
Machine Weight	14,500 lb (6,577 kg)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

40 hp (29.8 kW) peak spindle with a 3.4 in (86 mm) bore and 3.0 in (76 mm) bar capacity
Z travel extendable to 46", 60" or 80" for shaft work
Series accuracy of +/- 0.00010 in (0.0025 mm) on a box way slant bed
12 station turret, 1 second index, 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) rapids
2 speed ZF gearbox available

Limitations

Maximum speed is 3,500 rpm, below the 4,200 rpm of the SL-8
Requires an 80 A electrical supply
Maximum turning diameter is 14 in (356 mm) under a 24 in (610 mm) swing
Tailstock quill is 3.15 in (80 mm) with 4.0 in (102 mm) of travel

Best For

Shafts, spindles and rods between centers with the extended Z options Bar work up to 3.0 in (76 mm), or 3.62" with the big bore option Precision chucking work up to 14 in (356 mm) in diameter Small to medium production lots programmed at the control

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How long a part can the Fryer SL-10 turn?

Standard working length is 24 in (610 mm) with 27 in (686 mm) between centers. With the extended Z travel options the working length is 46 in (1,168 mm) or 80 in (2,032 mm), with 51 in (1,295 mm) or 83 in (2,108 mm) between centers. The options sheet also lists a 60" extended travel for the SL-10 and SL-12.

02 What is the bar capacity of the SL-10?

3.0 in (76 mm) as standard through a 3.4 in (86 mm) spindle bore. Big Bore Option 2 for the SL-10 increases spindle bar capacity to 3.62"; the nose is A2-8. Magazine style bar feeders of 2.5" and 3.15" capacity are on the options sheet.

03 How does the SL-10 differ from the SL-8?

The SL-8 has an 8 in (203 mm) chuck, a 12 in (305 mm) turning diameter, 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak, 4,200 rpm and weighs 11,500 lb (5,216 kg). The SL-10 has a 10 in (254 mm) chuck, a 14 in (356 mm) turning diameter, 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak, 3,500 rpm and weighs 14,500 lb (6,577 kg).

04 Does the SL-10 support live tooling and a Y axis?

As options. Fryer lists a 12 station live tool automatic turret in VDI-40 or BMT-55 for the SL-10 and SL-12 with a 10 HP live tool spindle motor, and a 12 station Y axis live tool turret. The series page lists C axis and live tooling among the features.