October Machine Review: Fryer's ET-XL Easy Turn Lathe.

In past blogs we have looked at the different machine tools for sale and focused lately on the Fryer Easy Turn Lathes. This final Series from Fryer was built to perform for the largest of parts you might have. Our October Machine Review: Fryer's ET-XL Easy Turn Lathe will show how this final series expands the Easy Turn for extra large parts.

Just one of the XL series that comes with everything you will need to turn those extra large parts

Last time we looked at the ET-LC Easy Turn Lathe and showed how it could handle your larger parts, this time the ET-XL goes farther; it can turn the largest of part and do it very well.

Fryer's Extra Large Turning: Fryers's ET-XL Easy Turn Lathe: At A Glance

Fryer Machine's ET-XL Series Lathes provide the ultimate in performance for your large part machining needs.

Let's look closer:

These wide bed (30") heavy duty engine lathes provide incredible capacity to handle the toughest jobs you have.

Designed as the heaviest machines in its class, these machines feature centers distances up to 340" and spindle bores up to 20".

Innovative features like live tooling, C axis, Y axis, automatic chucks and auto steady rests allow you to customize the machine to best suit your application.

The standard Fryer / Siemens 828-HS control features automated set-up and both easy conversational and industry-standard G Code programming.

Also featured are thread repair, milling cycles, dual handwheels and incredible reliability.

The ET-XL Series: The Details:

Features

• 30" wide bed with center mounted ballscrew

• Standard 6" spindle bore

• Three speed autoshift geared headstock

• Full manual mode

• Shop floor programming system

• One button fast setup - simplifies setup process

Quality

• Heavy duty 50 HP high torque spindle

• Hydraulic tailstock with built-in live center

• Heavy Meehanite SP-100 castings

• C3 grade accuracy double nut ball screws

• Digital servo motors and drives with absolute encoders

• Best in class construction.

The Models:

ET-50

ET-65

ET-80

Center Distances:

60", 80", 120", 160", 200", 240", 280", 340"

Spindle Bore Sizes:

6.1", 9", 10", 12", 16", 20"

Fryer's ET-XL extra large tailstock on the ET-XL

Quality Built From the Base Up

Looking at the Fryer ET-XL this diagram (See Below) illustrates nicely the extras, the quality parts, and build that Fryer offers with their machine tools. Getting a well built, high performing CNC lathe just got easier. And Fryer makes it their mission to build it to your customization.

Fryer sells to many industries, including medical, defense, aerospace, automotive and many more. They choose Fryer for their quality, performances and customizations.

They are Made in the USA by Craftsmen in New York. Your builder is right here in the USA. Need an upgrade? Add an option? Fryer can and does do it in the field. We like a lot about Fryer Machine Tools and that starts with their builds, their high-quality components and how easy it is to work with them. Part turn around is a breeze with their well stocked facilities located right here in the United States. No waiting for overseas responses.

Next time you need a lathe, think Fryer Machine Solutions & Rossi Machinery Services!

Got questions? Call 866-622-4488 or sales@rmscnc.com

This diagram offers a good look at the Fryer ET-XL build.