Fryer SX-45
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer SX-45 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer SX-45 is a 5-axis machining center that splits its rotary axes between the head and the table. The spindle head swivels through a B travel of +/- 110°, and a rotary table supplies the C axis. Linear travels are 45 x 25 x 25 in (1,143 x 635 x 635 mm) on roller type linear ways.
This layout differs from a trunnion machine in a useful way: the part never tilts. It sits on a 24 x 51 in (610 x 1,295 mm) machine table rated 5,500 lb (2,495 kg) and at most rotates about a vertical axis, so heavy or tall workpieces stay stable while the spindle leans over to reach their sides. Fryer's table lists a 24 in (610 mm) built-in rotary table size for this model, and the options sheet makes clear that the buyer selects the type and size of rotary table, flush mounted or table mounted.
The spindle is a motorized unit with 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak, 100 - 18,000 rpm and 85 ft-lb (115 Nm) at 850 rpm, in Big Plus CAT-40 with HSK-63A as the alternative. That is roughly double the torque of the 18,000 rpm spindle in Fryer's 5X-60, which is why Fryer speaks of high rigidity for heavy cutting on this series.
Axis rapids are 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) in X and Y and 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) in Z. The head positions to 15 seconds of arc, with 5 seconds of arc shown in brackets. A 40-station arm type changer is standard. The machine weighs 17,500 lb (7,938 kg) and takes 127 x 104 in (3,226 x 2,642 mm) of floor.
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) |
| B Axis Range | +/- 110° |
| C Axis Range | +/- 360° |
| Max Table Load | 5,500 lb (2,495 kg) |
| Table Size | 24 x 51 in (610 x 1,295 mm) |
| Rotary Table Size | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Way Type | Roller Type Linear |
| T-Slots | 5 / 0.709 in (18 mm) |
| Table Top to Floor | 35 in (889 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak |
| Max Spindle Speed | 100 - 18,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 85 ft-lb (115 Nm) at 850 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | Big Plus CAT-40 (BT-40, HSK-63A) |
| Spindle Nose to Center of Rotation | 11 in (279 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 29 - 4 in (737 - 102 mm) |
| Spindle Center to Column | 26 in (660 mm) |
| Tool Capacity | 40-station arm type |
| Tool Change Time | 3 seconds |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 3.2 in (81 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 15 lb (6.8 kg) |
| Max Tool Length | 13 in (330 mm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm) |
| Positioning Accuracy B C | 15 seconds of arc (5 seconds of arc) |
| Repeatability B C | 5 seconds of arc (2 seconds of arc) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) X, Y; 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) Z |
| Rotary Rapid Traverse | B axis 33 rpm; C axis 22 rpm |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 0.001 - 900 ipm (up to 22.9 m/min) |
| Servo Type | AC Digital Brushless |
| Axis Thrust | 4,955 lb (2,248 kgf) X, Y; 6,193 lb (2,809 kgf) Z |
| Air Requirement | 90 psi (6.2 bar), 5 cfm (142 L/min) |
| Coolant Capacity | 100 gal (379 L) |
| Coolant Flow | 9 gpm (34 L/min) |
| Door Opening Width | 45 in (1,143 mm) |
| Power Requirement | 80 A, 430-500 VAC, 3 phase (220 VAC optional) |
| 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 | 17,500 lb (7,938 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Tilting head with +/- 110° of B travel; the part stays upright
- 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak, 18,000 rpm spindle with 85 ft-lb (115 Nm) at 850 rpm
- Machine table rated 5,500 lb (2,495 kg)
- Can be used as a 3-axis or 5-axis machine
- 40-station arm type tool changer, 3 seconds tool change
Limitations
- The rotary table has to be selected as an option; type and size are chosen at order
- B and C accuracy is 15 seconds of arc in the base row, coarser than the 5 seconds of arc of the 5X-60
- Y and Z travels are 25 in (635 mm), partly consumed when the head tilts
- Requires 80 A at 430-500 VAC
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Three linear axes, a tilting spindle head (B travel of +/- 110°) and a rotary table for C, listed with +/- 360° of travel. Fryer offers a flush mounted 24” rotary table built into the machine table or a table mounted 12” rotary table.
02
A motorized spindle running 100 - 18,000 rpm with 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak and 85 ft-lb (115 Nm) at 850 rpm. The taper is Big Plus CAT-40, with BT-40 and HSK-63A listed as alternatives. The spindle nose is 11 in (279 mm) from the centre of rotation of the head.
03
The 5X-60 has both rotary axes in a 2-axis head and no rotary table, with 35 hp (26.1 kW) peak and 40 ft-lb (54 Nm). The SX-45 tilts the head on one axis and rotates the part on a table, with 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak and 85 ft-lb (115 Nm), and has 45 in (1,143 mm) of X against 60 in (1,524 mm).
04
Fryer's table gives a rotary rapid traverse of 33 rpm for the B axis and 22 rpm for the C axis. Linear rapids are 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) in X and Y and 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) in Z, with cutting feed up to 900 ipm (22.9 m/min).
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