Fryer TC-320H
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer TC-320H cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer TC-320H is the largest horizontal traveling column machining center Fryer lists: 320 in (8,128 mm) of X travel, a fixed 320 x 24 in (8,128 x 610 mm) table rated 18,000 lb (8,165 kg) and a weight of 50,000 lb (22,680 kg). It shares its length, load rating and footprint with the vertical TC-320V and differs in the direction the spindle points.
Which of the two suits a part depends on where the features are. Pockets and holes in the top face call for the vertical machine. Features in the side wall of a long section, the web of a beam or the flange of a rail call for this one, since the spindle can reach them with the part lying in its most stable position. Shops that process long sections in volume often want both orientations, and Fryer builds the two on the same table sizes.
The horizontal model has a slightly different supply row, 35 A at 400 - 500 VAC, and one spindle rating in the table, 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak with 155 ft-lb (210 Nm), rising to 800 ft-lb (1,085 Nm) with the optional gearbox. Spindle speed is 60 - 8,500 rpm, and 50 taper spindles at 8,000 rpm and 10,000 rpm are on the options sheet.
X is driven by rack and pinion at up to 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min), with positioning accuracy of +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm). Y and Z travels are 24 in (610 mm). Operating dimensions are 440 x 138 x 118 in (11,176 x 3,505 x 2,997 mm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 320 in (8,128 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 | 18,000 lb (8,165 kg) |
| Table Size | 320 x 24 in (8,128 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 | 440 x 138 x 118 in (11,176 x 3,505 x 2,997 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 50,000 lb (22,680 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 320 in (8,128 mm) of X travel with a horizontal spindle
- Fixed table rated 18,000 lb (8,165 kg)
- Same table size as the TC-320V, so fixtures can be shared between orientations
- 800 ft-lb (1,085 Nm) available with the optional gearbox
- 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) rapid along the full length
Limitations
- 440 in (11,176 mm) operating width
- Y and Z travels are 24 in (610 mm) in the base machine
- Positioning accuracy of +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm) on the rack and pinion axis
- Tape scale feedback is listed only for models with 160" - 240" of X travel
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The TC-320V has a vertical spindle and the TC-320H a horizontal one. Both have 320 in (8,128 mm) of X, a 320 x 24 in (8,128 x 610 mm) fixed table for 18,000 lb (8,165 kg), rack and pinion on X and a weight of 50,000 lb (22,680 kg). The TC-320H is listed at 35 A, the TC-320V at 40 A.
02
A horizontal CAT 40 spindle, 60 - 8,500 rpm, with a 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak motor and 155 ft-lb (210 Nm). CAT 50 and BT are optional, and the table quotes 800 ft-lb (1,085 Nm) with the optional gearbox.
03
A 24 station arm type changer is standard and a 40 tool changer is optional. Tool change time is 3.0 seconds, or 4 seconds with 50 taper, and tools can be up to 13 in (330 mm) long with the 40 taper spindle.
04
Operating dimensions are 440 x 138 x 118 in (11,176 x 3,505 x 2,997 mm). The machine weighs 50,000 lb (22,680 kg), and the table top is 38 in (965 mm) from the floor.
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