88 tons of precision bending force from dual electric servo motors — no hydraulic oil, no pump losses, no warm-up. Faster strokes, tighter ram positioning, and lower energy consumption than conventional hydraulic press brakes, combined with the ByVision 3D CNC control and a 5-axis backgauge across an 80.7-inch bed.
All specifications for the Bystronic Xcite 80E electric servo CNC press brake as installed at Lasertech Metal Works.
The Xcite 80's 80.7-inch bed and 88-ton capacity cover the full range of sheet metal forming operations at Lasertech — from simple single-bend brackets to complex multi-station enclosure profiles.
Single-bend flanges, return flanges, and tab bends in any material and gauge. Program imports directly from DXF — the ByVision control generates the bend sequence and selects the correct V-die opening automatically based on material thickness.
Four-sided boxes, channel profiles, hat sections, and enclosure shells with multiple sequential bends. The 5-axis backgauge repositions rapidly between bends — the Xcite 80's fast return speed keeps cycle time short on multi-step programs.
Parts up to 80.7 inches can be formed across the full bending length without repositioning. Long channels, rack rails, enclosure side panels, and structural profiles are produced in a single pass — the two front support arms hold the material level across the bed.
Multiple tooling stations can be set up across the 80.7-inch bed simultaneously — different V-die openings for different gages, or a hem station alongside an air-bend station. All parts for a single assembly can be bent in sequence without changing the tool setup.
The electric servo drive achieves ±0.0002″ Y-axis positioning accuracy — significantly tighter than most hydraulic press brakes. Parts requiring consistent bend angles across a production run benefit from the Xcite 80's repeatable ram positioning and the ByVision control's material springback compensation.
Send your DXF or STEP file and the ByVision control generates the bending program — including bend sequence, V-die selection, and springback compensation. No manual program entry. Bring your drawing to lasertechmetalworksinc.com/contact.html or call 770-461-9941.
The Xcite 80 uses dual electric servo motors to move the ram directly — there is no hydraulic pump, no oil reservoir, and no valve system. The practical differences for parts produced on this machine are real and measurable.
Bystronic's ByVision control is the operator interface for the Xcite 80. It runs on a 22-inch HD touchscreen and handles everything from program import to bend sequence generation to tool selection.
The control displays a realistic 3D animation of the part at each bend step — operators can verify the bend sequence and part orientation before the first stroke. Reduces first-part errors and setup scrap.
Import a DXF or program the part geometry on the touchscreen. ByVision generates the optimal bend sequence automatically — determining the order of bends that avoids tooling collisions and minimizes repositioning.
An extensive built-in database covers parameters for all common sheet metal materials and thicknesses — including springback coefficients for mild steel, stainless, and aluminum. The control adjusts the bend depth automatically to achieve the target angle after springback.
ByVision factors in material thickness and bend angle to recommend the correct V-die opening and punch radius from the available tooling inventory. The Xcite 80 at Lasertech is equipped with Wila New Standard hydraulic clamping for fast, secure tool changes.
For each bend in the sequence, the control displays the part orientation, the backgauge position, and which portion of the tooling to use. Operators are guided through complex multi-bend parts without needing to interpret flat-pattern drawings independently.
The Xcite 80's 5-axis CNC backgauge provides precise, repeatable part positioning for every bend. Axes X, R, Z1, Z2, and X′ allow the backgauge to handle complex parts where fingers must be offset, angled, or at different heights — without manual adjustment between bends.
The primary positioning axis — sets the distance from the tooling centerline to the backgauge finger. Controls flange length on every bend.
Raises or lowers the backgauge fingers vertically. Handles parts with pre-formed flanges that would otherwise collide with a fixed-height finger.
Moves the left backgauge finger independently along the bed length. Allows precise finger placement for narrow parts or asymmetric bend lines.
Mirrors Z1 for the right finger. Z1 and Z2 move independently — fingers can be set at different lateral positions to support wide or oddly-shaped parts.
Offsets the left finger's X position independently from the right. Enables angled gauge lines for tapered parts and eliminates the need to rotate the sheet between bends.
The Xcite 80's backgauge reaches 1,500 mm/s on the X-axis — faster than most competing press brakes in this tonnage class. On multi-bend programs where the backgauge repositions between every stroke, this speed directly reduces cycle time per part.
The 88-ton capacity and 80.7-inch bed cover the full range of sheet metal materials processed at Lasertech — including the thicker gauges and longer parts that require higher tonnage.
The most common forming material at Lasertech. A36, 1008, 1018 cold-rolled, and hot-rolled structural. The Xcite 80 handles mild steel from 28 gauge through approximately 3/16″ across the full bed at rated tonnage. Thicker material is possible over shorter bending lengths — consult the tonnage table.
Full Tonnage · Full Bed Length · Standard ToolingStainless requires approximately 50% more tonnage than mild steel at the same thickness due to higher yield strength. The Xcite 80's 88-ton capacity accommodates stainless steel through approximately 12 gauge (0.105″) over a full-length bend. Slower bending speed recommended to prevent surface marring — the Xcite 80's programmable working speed handles this precisely.
304 · 316 · 12 Ga Max Full BedAluminum requires less tonnage than mild steel but has higher springback — the ByVision springback database stores compensation values for 5052-H32 and 6061-T6 specifically. The Xcite 80 produces consistent bend angles in aluminum without the trial-and-error adjustment common on machines without material databases.
5052-H32 · 6061-T6 · Springback Compensation Built-InApproximate forming force required per foot of bend length. The Xcite 80's 88-ton (7.3 tons/foot over 12 ft) capacity accommodates the following material-gauge combinations across a full-length bend. Shorter bends require proportionally less total force, enabling thicker material over a reduced length.
Full tonnage is only required when bending across the full 80.7″ bed. Shorter parts can be formed in thicker material — for example, 1/4″ mild steel over a 12″ bend length is well within the Xcite 80's capacity. Contact us with your part dimensions and we'll confirm feasibility.
Press brake forming on the Xcite 80 follows laser cutting and hardware insertion — and feeds directly into welding, machining, and powder coating on the same floor at Lasertech.
Flat pattern from DXF — hardware holes cut to size
PEM clinch hardware pressed into flat panels before forming
Xcite 80 bends formed profiles to final geometry
Welding, post-weld machining, and finishing
Powder coat, assemble, kit, and deliver
Parts formed on the Xcite 80 at Lasertech serve a wide range of industries wherever precision sheet metal bending is required.
Enclosure shells, back plates, door panels, and mounting flanges — multi-bend box profiles formed across the full 80.7″ bed in 16 and 14 gauge steel and stainless.
Long structural channels, equipment frame rails, and panel profiles for generator enclosures and energy equipment — parts up to 80 inches formed in a single setup.
Machine guarding panels, equipment covers, structural brackets, and formed weldment components — the Xcite 80 handles both short-run prototype work and repeat production programs.
Stainless steel table and equipment housing components — the Xcite 80's programmable working speed and ByVision springback compensation produce consistent bend angles in 304 and 316 stainless.
Equipment support frames, duct flanges, pipe stand components, and mechanical enclosures — formed in steel and aluminum with multiple bend stations set up across the bed.
Aluminum and steel chassis components, firewall panels, and structural brackets — the Xcite 80's ByVision springback database handles 6061-T6 aluminum accurately without manual angle correction.
Visible formed profiles, trim channels, reveal profiles, and cladding components — the Xcite 80's precise ram control produces consistent, repeatable bend angles across production quantities.
Instrument panel profiles, sub-rack chassis, and enclosure parts — multi-bend programs run automatically from imported CAD files with the ByVision 3D control guiding operators step by step.
Common questions about the Bystronic Xcite 80 and press brake forming at Lasertech Metal Works.
The Bystronic Xcite 80 (also designated Xcite 80E) is an 88-ton electric servo CNC press brake with an 80.7-inch bending length. Unlike conventional hydraulic press brakes, the Xcite 80 uses dual electric servo motor drives on the ram rather than a hydraulic pump and cylinder system. This delivers faster approach and return speeds, lower energy consumption, and more precise ram positioning — all of which translate to faster cycle times and more consistent bend angles on production parts.
An electric servo press brake uses electric motors to drive the ram directly — there is no hydraulic oil, no hydraulic pump, and no hydraulic cylinder. Electric servo drives provide very fast approach and return speeds (the Xcite 80 reaches 354 IPM rapid), precise ram positioning (±0.0002″ Y-axis accuracy), and lower energy consumption since power is only drawn during the actual bending stroke. Hydraulic press brakes use oil pressure to move the ram and typically have slower approach speeds, slightly higher power consumption at idle, and accuracy that can vary slightly with oil temperature.
The Bystronic Xcite 80 bends mild steel, cold-rolled steel, stainless steel (304 and 316), and aluminum alloys (5052 and 6061). Maximum material thickness depends on part width and the V-die opening selected. At full 88-ton capacity across the 80.7-inch bed, mild steel through approximately 11 gauge (0.120″) can be formed at full length; 3/16″ plate requires a shorter bend length. Stainless steel through 12 gauge and aluminum through 1/8″ are achievable at full bed length. Contact us with your specific material and gauge for confirmation.
ByVision is Bystronic's CNC bending control. On the Xcite 80 it runs on a 22-inch HD touchscreen and displays 3D part animations that guide the operator through each bend step. Programs can be imported from DXF or drawn directly on the touchscreen and are automatically converted to bending sequences with V-die selection and springback compensation. The extensive material database covers mild steel, stainless, and aluminum — the control adjusts the bend depth to achieve the target angle after springback without manual trial bends. This significantly reduces setup scrap on new programs.
Yes. Lasertech also operates two TRUMPF TruBend press brakes — the TruBend 5230 (230 tons, 3,060 mm) and the TruBend 3100 (100 tons, 3,060 mm) — as well as the Prima Power EBe Express Bender for high-throughput automated panel bending. The Xcite 80 is selected for jobs that benefit from its electric servo drive, its 5-axis backgauge, or its 80.7-inch bed length. Our team selects the appropriate machine based on part geometry, material, quantity, and tolerance requirements.
Call 770-461-9941 or use our contact form. Provide your part drawing (DXF, DWG, or PDF), material and gauge, and quantity. Include bend angles, flange dimensions, and any tolerance notes. Forming can be quoted as a standalone service or as part of a complete fabrication workflow — laser cut, insert hardware, form, weld, machine, finish, powder coat, and assemble — all from a single quote at Lasertech.