Fryer TC-320V
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer TC-320V cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer TC-320V is the longest machine in the TC-V series, which Fryer itself describes as running all the way to a huge 320" travel machine. The column travels 320 in (8,128 mm) on a rack and pinion drive along a fixed table of 320 x 24 in (8,128 x 610 mm). It weighs 50,000 lb (22,680 kg).
What stands out in the table is how the load rating keeps rising with length. The TC-240V carries 14,000 lb (6,350 kg); this model carries 18,000 lb (8,165 kg). A fixed table rests on the foundation along its whole length, so more table simply means more support, the opposite of a moving-table machine where a longer table usually means a lighter permitted load.
Everything that cuts is unchanged from the short models, which is worth knowing before specifying one. Y and Z are 24 in (610 mm), with 32 in (813 mm) as extended travel options. The spindle is CAT 40 at 60 - 8,500 rpm with 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak, and the changer holds 24 tools. So this is a long machine for long parts of modest cross-section, not a large-envelope machine in every direction.
Installation is the larger project. Operating width is 440 in (11,176 mm) by 138 in (3,505 mm) deep. Chips have a long way to go as well; Fryer's chip conveyor system for TC machines of 160" - 320" is an option. Positioning accuracy is +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 320 in (8,128 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 | 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; 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 | 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, the longest in the TC-V series
- Fixed table rated 18,000 lb (8,165 kg)
- 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) rapid on a rack and pinion X axis
- Many work zones possible along a 320 in (8,128 mm) table
- Same 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak spindle and 24 tool changer as the short models
Limitations
- Operating width of 440 in (11,176 mm)
- Y and Z remain 24 in (610 mm) as standard
- Positioning accuracy is +/- 0.0003 in (0.0076 mm)
- 50,000 lb (22,680 kg) machine that needs a prepared foundation
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X travel is 320 in (8,128 mm) and the fixed table is 320 x 24 in (8,128 x 610 mm). Operating dimensions are 440 x 138 x 118 in (11,176 x 3,505 x 2,997 mm) and the machine weighs 50,000 lb (22,680 kg).
02
18,000 lb (8,165 kg), evenly distributed. That is the highest in the series: the TC-240V is rated 14,000 lb (6,350 kg) and the TC-160V 10,000 lb (4,536 kg).
03
No. The table lists one spindle for the whole series: CAT 40, 60 - 8,500 rpm, 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak and 155 ft-lb (210 Nm) at 350 rpm. A 40 hp (29.8 kW) motor and a CAT 50 spindle are options, as on the other models.
04
Fryer offers the TC-V series open style with semi-guarding or fully enclosed, and the options sheet lists a full machine guard for TC models of 240" - 320". A chip conveyor system for 160" - 320" machines is a separate option.
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