Fryer TC-240V
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer TC-240V cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer TC-240V is a very long vertical traveling column machining center: it moves its column 240 in (6,096 mm) along a fixed 240 x 24 in (6,096 x 610 mm) table. At this length Fryer changes the X axis drive from a ballscrew to rack and pinion, and the table load rises to 14,000 lb (6,350 kg).
Rack and pinion is the usual answer to very long axes, because a ballscrew of that length would whip at speed. The trade shows in the accuracy rows. Positioning accuracy is +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm) and repeatability +/- 0.00015 in (0.0038 mm), each a step wider than on the ballscrew models up to the TC-160V. The rapid stays at 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min), so the long stroke is covered quickly.
A table of this length is rarely used for one part at a time. Divided into zones, it can hold a row of fixtures for different jobs, or several long extrusions end to end, and the operator can work at one end while the spindle is busy at the other. Fryer offers the series open style with semi-guarding or fully enclosed, and a full machine guard for the 240" - 320" models is on the options sheet.
Operating width is 375 in (9,525 mm), depth 138 in (3,505 mm), and the machine weighs 46,000 lb (20,866 kg). Heidenhain tape scale feedback for X is listed for models with 160" - 240" of travel. The spindle is the CAT 40, 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak unit of the series, with 24 tools and the option of 50 taper.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 240 in (6,096 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 | 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; 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 | +/- 0.0003 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 | 40 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 at 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) rapid
- Fixed 240 x 24 in (6,096 x 610 mm) table rated 14,000 lb (6,350 kg)
- Rack and pinion X drive suited to the long axis
- Several work zones on one table with dividers
- Tape scale feedback for the X axis is available
Limitations
- Positioning accuracy of +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm), wider than the +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) of the TC-160V
- Needs 375 x 138 in (9,525 x 3,505 mm) of floor
- Y and Z travels are 24 in (610 mm) unless extended to 32 in (813 mm)
- Table is 24 in (610 mm) deep whatever the length
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
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Positioning accuracy is +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm) and repeatability +/- 0.00015 in (0.0038 mm). The TC-160V, with a ballscrew, is listed at +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) and +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm). Heidenhain tape scale feedback on X is an option for this length.
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14,000 lb (6,350 kg), evenly distributed, on the fixed 240 x 24 in (6,096 x 610 mm) table. The table has 5 T-slots 0.787 in (20 mm) wide and stands 38 in (965 mm) above the floor.
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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 40 A at 400 - 500 VAC, 3 phase, with 80 or 125 A shown in brackets.
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