By stronic has introduced the Xcite 80 E, a new press brake designed for both speed and ease of operation. The Xcite 80 E is powered by dual electric motors, enabling high acceleration and seamless speed transitions without lag times, according to By stronic. “The Xcite 80 E is 2.5x faster than a hydraulic press brake in completing comparable bends,” said a company spokesperson. “Using the Fast Bend+ safety system, the upper tool can be quickly positioned very close to the metal sheet without placing the operator in any danger. Only when ready to process does the machine switch over to bending speed. The Xcite 80 E is capable of complementing demanding part volumes generated by today’s high-speed laser cutting machines such as fiber lasers. With it’s 88 tons of bending force capability, the Xcite 80 E is also powerful enough to meet the full range of sheet metal applications across the entire table length.” Bystronic’s proprietary Force Dynamic Drive is intended to provide speed, power and constant pressure along the entire bending length. This helps ensure that minimal deflections occur in both the upper and lower beam, enabling Xcite to bend within a tolerance of ± 25 arc minutes with a repeatability of ±0.000098”. The Xcite 80E features the By stronic By Vision control package with a 22” touch screen control panel. Beginners are guided through the programming operation and supported with a number of automated features. By Vision is also designed to provide more experienced professionals with the ability to apply their knowledge and skills, and define their own limits for the bending technology. For more information contact: Bystronic Inc. North American Headquarters 200 Airport Rd. Elgin, IL60123 800-247-3332 sales.us@bystronic.com www.bystronicusa.com