Fryer TC-160H
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer TC-160H cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
At 160 in (4,064 mm) of X travel, the Fryer TC-160H is where the horizontal traveling column series changes its X drive to rack and pinion. A horizontal CAT 40 spindle travels along a fixed 160 x 24 in (4,064 x 610 mm) table rated 10,000 lb (4,536 kg), and the machine weighs 40,000 lb (18,144 kg).
A note for anyone comparing it with the vertical TC-160V of the same length: the two are not built alike on X. The TC-160V still has a ballscrew and +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) positioning accuracy. The TC-160H is listed with rack and pinion and +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm), with repeatability of +/- 0.00015 in (0.0038 mm). If the tighter figure is needed over this length, Fryer's options sheet has Heidenhain tape scale feedback for the X axis on models with 160" - 240" of travel.
What the machine does well is production drilling and milling along long sections. Curtain-wall and truck-frame extrusions, conveyor side rails and similar parts carry dozens of holes and slots on their side faces. With 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) rapids, a 3.0 seconds tool change and a table that can be split into zones, those parts can be run back to back.
Y and Z travels are 24 in (610 mm), with the extended 36" Y and 32 in (813 mm) Z options. The spindle delivers 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak and 155 ft-lb (210 Nm). Operating width is 310 in (7,874 mm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 160 in (4,064 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 | 160 x 24 in (4,064 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 | +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.00015 in (0.0038 mm) |
| X Axis Drive Type | Rack & Pinion |
| 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 | 310 x 138 x 118 in (7,874 x 3,505 x 2,997 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 40,000 lb (18,144 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 160 in (4,064 mm) of X travel on a rack and pinion drive
- Horizontal spindle for side features on long sections
- Tape scale feedback for the X axis is available at this length
- Fixed table for 10,000 lb (4,536 kg), divisible into zones
- 3.0 seconds tool change and 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) rapids
Limitations
- Positioning accuracy is +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm), wider than on the ballscrew TC-120H
- 310 x 138 in (7,874 x 3,505 mm) operating footprint
- Spindle torque is 155 ft-lb (210 Nm) without the optional gearbox
- Y travel is 24 in (610 mm) in the base machine
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
No. Fryer's tables list rack and pinion for the TC-160H and a ballscrew for the TC-160V. The TC-160H has positioning accuracy of +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm); the TC-160V is listed at +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm).
02
The options sheet lists Heidenhain tape scale feedback with 0.000050" resolution for the X axis on models with 160" - 240" of X travel. Fryer's table does not give an accuracy figure for a machine fitted with the scale, so ask the factory.
03
X is 160 in (4,064 mm), Y and Z are 24 in (610 mm) each. The fixed table is 160 x 24 in (4,064 x 610 mm), rated 10,000 lb (4,536 kg). An extended 32 in (813 mm) Z travel and an extended 36" Y travel are options.
04
40,000 lb (18,144 kg), with operating dimensions of 310 x 138 x 118 in (7,874 x 3,505 x 2,997 mm). The chip conveyor system for TC machines of 160" - 320" is an option.
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