Fryer VT-60
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
Accuracy
Repeatability
max swing
How much does the Fryer VT-60 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer VT-60 is the 60 in (1,524 mm) swing model of Fryer's traveling column vertical turret lathes, and the one the series page is built around. It turns parts up to 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) with a 75 hp (55.9 kW) peak motor on an A2-15 spindle nose.
Column travel is the figure that explains the design. The column moves 34 in (864 mm) in X, taking the turret face from 3 in past the spindle centre out to 31 in (787 mm) from it. Being able to cross the centre means boring bars and facing tools can work right to the middle of a part, and Fryer points to the horizontal turret's clearance for long and short tools alike. The same travel is achieved without a cross rail spanning the swing, hence the 162 x 79 in (4,115 x 2,007 mm) footprint.
Speed is low and torque high, as large diameters require. The spindle runs 10 - 500 rpm, with a peak torque of 2,700 ft-lb (3,661 Nm) in Fryer's table and 6,504 lb of axis thrust on X and Z.
Fryer's site shows this model in several roles: with handwheels on the 828 control, with live tools working on the face and the outside diameter, with a grinding attachment for OD and ID grinding, and with measurement probing. The 'C' axis option is listed with a maximum chuck size for contouring of 60", which is this machine's swing. A standard 8 station BMT-65 turret, 750 ipm (19.1 m/min) rapids and a 75 gal (284 L) coolant tank complete the picture.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Swing | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
| Cutting Diameter Range | 0 - 60 in (0 - 1,524 mm) |
| Max Turning Length | 32 in (813 mm); 48 in (1,219 mm) with the extended Z travel option |
| Bed Width | 32 in (813 mm) |
| X Axis Travel | 34 in (864 mm) |
| Turret Face to Spindle Center | -3 to 31 in (-76 to 787 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 32 in (813 mm); 48 in (1,219 mm) with the extended Z travel option |
| Turret Stations | 8 (12 optional) |
| Live Tool Spindle | 10 hp (7.5 kW), 10 - 4,000 rpm (optional) |
| Turret Tooling | BMT-65 |
| Ballscrew Diameter | 2.00 in (51 mm) X, Z |
| Max Part Weight | 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-15 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 75 hp (55.9 kW) peak |
| Spindle Torque | 2,700 ft-lb (3,661 Nm) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10 - 500 rpm |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse Xz | 750 ipm (19.1 m/min) |
| Servo Type | AC Digital Brushless |
| Axis Thrust | 6,504 lb (2,950 kgf) X, Z |
| Air Requirement | 90 psi (6.2 bar), 5 cfm (142 L/min) |
| Coolant Capacity | 75 gal (284 L) |
| Coolant Flow | 8 gpm (30 L/min) |
| Power Requirement | 120 A |
| Voltage Requirement | 380-500 VAC, 3 phase |
| Shipping Dimensions | 162 x 79 x 115 in (4,115 x 2,007 x 2,921 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 162 x 79 x 148 in (4,115 x 2,007 x 3,759 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 32,000 lb (14,515 kg) |
| Turret Face to Spindle Nose | 8 - 40 in (203 - 1,016 mm); 8 - 56 in (203 - 1,422 mm) with the extended Z travel option |
| Positioning Accuracy | X, Z +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm); C +/- 10 arc/sec |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 60 in (1,524 mm) swing with parts up to 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
- 75 hp (55.9 kW) peak spindle motor on an A2-15 nose
- Turret travels past the spindle centre, from -3 to 31 in (-76 to 787 mm)
- Footprint of 162 x 79 in (4,115 x 2,007 mm) for a 60 in machine
- 'C' axis contouring is offered up to a 60" chuck
Limitations
- Maximum spindle speed is 500 rpm
- Needs 120 A at 380-500 VAC, 3 phase
- Cutting length is 32 in (813 mm) unless the 48" Z travel option is ordered
- Live tool turret, 'C' axis and 12 tool faceplate are options
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Maximum swing diameter is 60 in (1,524 mm), cutting diameter range 0 - 60 in (0 - 1,524 mm), maximum cutting length 32 in (813 mm) and maximum part weight 10,000 lb (4,536 kg). Column travel in X is 34 in (864 mm) and Z travel is 32 in (813 mm), or 48 in (1,219 mm) with the extended Z travel option.
02
The spindle motor is 75 hp (55.9 kW) peak and the table gives a peak spindle torque of 2,700 ft-lb (3,661 Nm) over a speed range of 10 - 500 rpm. The electrical supply is 120 A at 380-500 VAC, 3 phase.
03
With options. Fryer lists an 8 station bi-directional live tool turret in BMT-65, a Y axis live tool turret and a 'C' axis contouring and indexing spindle for the VT series, with a maximum chuck size for contouring of 60". The optional live tooling spindle is 10 hp (7.5 kW) at 10 - 4,000 rpm.
04
Fryer's table gives positioning accuracy of +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) on X and Z, with +/- 10 arc/sec for the C axis, and positioning repeatability of +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm).
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