Fryer TC-240H
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer TC-240H cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer TC-240H carries a horizontal spindle 240 in (6,096 mm) along a fixed table. The table is 240 x 24 in (6,096 x 610 mm), its load rating is 14,000 lb (6,350 kg), and the complete machine weighs 46,000 lb (20,866 kg).
Spindle clearance on a horizontal is given differently from a vertical, and Fryer's table has two rows for it. Spindle nose to table center is 10 - 28 in (254 - 711 mm). A second row, labelled spindle nose to table, reads 28 - 4 in (711 - 102 mm), with 40 - 4 in in brackets for an extended configuration. Together they define how far a fixture face may stand from the table centreline and still be reached, which is the first thing to check against a fixture drawing.
A built-in rotary table is available in the series. On a table this long it does not have to sit in the middle. One zone can hold the rotary table for parts that need several faces, another can hold long sections clamped flat, and the column serves both. Fryer lists open style semi-guarding or a fully enclosed machine, and a full machine guard for the 240" - 320" lengths is an option.
The X axis is rack and pinion, with positioning accuracy of +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm), and tape scale feedback on X is offered up to this length. Rapids are 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min). The spindle is 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak at 60 - 8,500 rpm, and the footprint is 375 x 138 in (9,525 x 3,505 mm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 240 in (6,096 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 | 14,000 lb (6,350 kg) |
| Table Size | 240 x 24 in (6,096 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 | 375 x 138 x 118 in (9,525 x 3,505 x 2,997 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 46,000 lb (20,866 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 240 in (6,096 mm) of X travel with a horizontal spindle
- Fixed 240 x 24 in (6,096 x 610 mm) table rated 14,000 lb (6,350 kg)
- Room for a rotary zone and a flat zone on one table
- Tape scale feedback on X is available at this length
- Offered open style with semi-guarding or fully enclosed
Limitations
- Rack and pinion X with +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm) positioning accuracy
- Footprint of 375 x 138 in (9,525 x 3,505 mm)
- Fixture reach is bounded by 10 - 28 in (254 - 711 mm) from spindle nose to table center
- 40 taper spindle in the base machine
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
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14,000 lb (6,350 kg), evenly distributed. The TC-160H is rated 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) and the TC-320H 18,000 lb (8,165 kg). The table has 5 T-slots 0.787 in (20 mm) wide.
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Fryer lists an available built-in rotary table for the TC-H series, and the options sheet has a 24" built-in 4th axis rotary table for the TC series, flush mounted in the standard machine table.
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Operating dimensions are 375 x 138 x 118 in (9,525 x 3,505 x 2,997 mm) and the weight is 46,000 lb (20,866 kg). Power is 35 A at 400 - 500 VAC, 3 phase, with 80 or 125 A in brackets.
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