Fryer TC-120V
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer TC-120V cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer TC-120V is a vertical traveling column machining center with 120 in (3,048 mm) of X travel and a fixed 120 x 24 in (3,048 x 610 mm) table. Table load steps up here to 10,000 lb (4,536 kg), and it is the model Fryer pictures on its site in 5-axis form, with a tilting head.
That picture points at how configurable the series is. Fryer lists a standard or tilting head spindle, a built-in 24" or 32" flush rotary table, and a table mounted 4th axis with tailstock. On a 120 in table those can be combined: a rotary axis and tailstock at one end for shafts and extrusions, open table at the other for plate work, with a divider between the zones. The FANUC 31i B5 5 axis CNC upgrade on the options sheet belongs to the same picture.
In plain 3-axis form the figures are those of the series. Y and Z are 24 in (610 mm), or 32 in (813 mm) with the extended travel options. The spindle is CAT 40, 60 - 8,500 rpm, 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak, served by a 24 station arm type changer, with tools up to 13 in (330 mm) long.
The weight rises only a little from the TC-80V, to 34,000 lb (15,422 kg), while the operating width grows to 245 in (6,223 mm). X is still driven by a ballscrew and positioning accuracy stays at +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 120 in (3,048 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 24 in (610 mm); 32 in (813 mm) with the extended travel option |
| 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; 40 hp (29.8 kW) optional |
| Max Spindle Speed | 60 - 8,500 rpm (6K, 10K, 12K, 15K 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 | 28 - 4 in (711 - 102 mm); 36 - 4 in (914 - 102 mm) with the extended travel option |
| Spindle Center to Column | 24 in (610 mm); 32 in (813 mm) with the extended travel option |
| 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 | 40 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
- 120 x 24 in (3,048 x 610 mm) fixed table rated 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
- Offered with a standard or tilting head spindle and a 5 axis CNC upgrade
- Built-in 24" or 32" flush rotary table available
- Room for a rotary zone and a flat zone on one table
- Ballscrew X axis, +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) positioning accuracy
Limitations
- Operating width of 245 in (6,223 mm)
- Tilting head, rotary tables and 5 axis control are all options
- Y travel is 24 in (610 mm) unless the extended 32 in (813 mm) option is ordered
- Coolant flow is 5 gpm (19 L/min) for a 120 in (3,048 mm) table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
In standard form it is a 3-axis traveling column machine. Fryer lists a standard or tilting head spindle for the series, shows a TC-120V 5-Axis on its series page, and offers a FANUC 31i B5 5 axis CNC upgrade and 5th axis drive and wiring on the options sheet.
02
10,000 lb (4,536 kg), evenly distributed, on a fixed table of 120 x 24 in (3,048 x 610 mm) with 5 T-slots 0.787 in (20 mm) wide. The TC-80V is rated 8,000 lb (3,629 kg).
03
Fryer's series page lists a built-in 24" or 32" flush rotary table and a table mounted 4th axis and tailstock. Because the table is fixed, a rotary unit and its cables stay in one place while the column travels to it.
04
Operating dimensions are 245 x 138 x 118 in (6,223 x 3,505 x 2,997 mm) and the machine weighs 34,000 lb (15,422 kg). The table top is 38 in (965 mm) from the floor.
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