Fryer TC-120H
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer TC-120H cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer TC-120H has 120 in (3,048 mm) of X travel and is the longest horizontal traveling column model that Fryer drives with a ballscrew. From the TC-160H upward the X axis is rack and pinion. The vertical series keeps its ballscrew one size longer, to the TC-160V, so on the horizontal side the choice between accuracy and length arrives sooner.
For the TC-120H that means positioning accuracy of +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) and repeatability of +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm). Hole patterns drilled into the side of a long frame, or mating faces milled at both ends of a rail, are the kind of feature where those figures count.
The fixed table is 120 x 24 in (3,048 x 610 mm) and is rated 10,000 lb (4,536 kg), up from 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) on the TC-80H. With the spindle lying horizontal, the working face of the part is the one turned toward the column. Fixtures are usually built as angle plates or uprights along the table, which keeps the whole 24 in (610 mm) of Y travel useful, and tall fixtures do not reduce spindle clearance the way they do on a vertical.
Drive and tooling follow the series: 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak, 60 - 8,500 rpm, CAT 40 with CAT 50 optional, 24 station arm type changer, 4,955 lb of peak axis thrust. The machine weighs 34,000 lb (15,422 kg) and is 245 in (6,223 mm) wide in operation.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 120 in (3,048 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 24 in (610 mm) (32 in (813 mm)) |
| Z Axis Travel | 24 in (610 mm); 32 in (813 mm) with the extended travel option |
| Max Table Load | 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) |
| Table Size | 120 x 24 in (3,048 x 610 mm) |
| T-Slots | 5 / 0.787 in (20 mm) |
| Table Top to Floor | 38 in (965 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak |
| Max Spindle Speed | 60 - 8,500 rpm (10K, 12K, 15K optional) |
| Spindle Torque | 155 ft-lb (210 Nm); 800 ft-lb (1,085 Nm) with the optional gearbox |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 (CAT 50 optional; BT optional) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 28 - 4 in (711 - 102 mm) (40 - 4 in (1,016 - 102 mm)) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table Center | 10 - 28 in (254 - 711 mm) (10 - 26 in (254 - 660 mm)) |
| Tool Capacity | 24 station arm type (40 tool optional) |
| Tool Change Time | 3.0 seconds (4 seconds with 50 taper) |
| Chip to Chip Time | 4.0 seconds (6 seconds with 50 taper) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 3.20 in (81 mm) (5.90 in (150 mm) with 50 taper) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | 6.25 in (159 mm) (9.50 in (241 mm) with 50 taper) |
| Max Tool Weight | 15.4 lb (7.0 kg) (30 lb (13.6 kg) with 50 taper) |
| Max Tool Length | 13 in (330 mm) (16 in (406 mm) with 50 taper) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm) |
| X Axis Drive Type | Ballscrew |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) X, Y, Z |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 0.001 - 600 ipm (up to 15.2 m/min) |
| Servo Type | AC Digital Brushless |
| Axis Thrust | 4,955 lb (2,248 kgf) X, Y, Z |
| Air Requirement | 90 psi (6.2 bar), 5 cfm (142 L/min) |
| Coolant Capacity | 100 gal (379 L) |
| Coolant Flow | 5 gpm (19 L/min) |
| Power Requirement | 35 A, 400 - 500 VAC, 3 phase (80 or 125 A) |
| Machine Dimensions | 245 x 138 x 118 in (6,223 x 3,505 x 2,997 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 34,000 lb (15,422 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Longest ballscrew-driven TC-H model, at 120 in (3,048 mm) of X
- +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) positioning accuracy
- Fixed 120 x 24 in (3,048 x 610 mm) table rated 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
- Horizontal spindle keeps chips out of side features
- 4,955 lb of peak thrust on X, Y and Z
Limitations
- Operating footprint of 245 x 138 in (6,223 x 3,505 mm)
- Y and Z travels are 24 in (610 mm) as standard
- A longer stroke means moving to the rack and pinion TC-160H
- Guarding and chip conveyor are options
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
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Positioning accuracy is +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) and repeatability +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm). The TC-160H, with rack and pinion, is listed at +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm) and +/- 0.00015 in (0.0038 mm).
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10,000 lb (4,536 kg), evenly distributed, on a fixed 120 x 24 in (3,048 x 610 mm) table with 5 T-slots 0.787 in (20 mm) wide. The table top is 38 in (965 mm) above the floor.
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35 A at 400 - 500 VAC, 3 phase, with 80 or 125 A in brackets for larger configurations. The coolant tank holds 100 gal (379 L) with a flow of 5 gpm (19 L/min), and air demand is 5 cfm (142 L/min) at 90 psi (6.2 bar).
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