Bystronic Xpert 320
Key Specifications
press force
bending length
distance between columns
open height
throat depth
stroke
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Overview
The Bystronic Xpert 320 is a large electro-hydraulic press brake. The listed figures give a press force of 3,200 kN / 320 metric tons (352 US tons) over a bending length of 4,250 mm (167.3 in), on a machine of ~28,000 kg (61,729 lb). Nobody has confirmed these figures against the maker's own documents, so have them restated on a quotation before planning tooling or a foundation around them.
Frame geometry decides which parts get the whole bed. The columns stand 3,600 mm (141.7 in) apart and the throat depth is 450 mm (17.7 in). A flange deeper than the throat has to pass between the columns, and only shallower bends can run the full 4,250 mm. Open height is 600 mm (23.6 in).
The ram approaches at 150 mm/s, bends at 8 mm/s and returns at 120 mm/s. Drive is a synchronized dual-cylinder electro-hydraulic system, and CNC-controlled crowning is listed as standard. That matters on a bed this long, because deflection under load grows with length and an uncorrected bed opens the angle in the middle of the part. Listed Y-axis accuracy is +/- 0.01 mm (0.0004 in), with angle repeatability of +/- 0.1 degrees.
The back gauge is 4-axis as standard with 6-axis optional, reaches 800 mm deep and moves at 800 mm/s. The control is Bystronic ByVision Bending on a 21" touchscreen. For scale, the Xpert 150 is listed at a 3,100 mm (122 in) bending length and ~8,500 kg (18,739 lb), roughly a third of the weight of the 320.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Press Force | 3,200 kN / 320 metric tons (352 US tons) |
| Bending Length | 4,250 mm (167.3 in) |
| Distance Between Columns | 3,600 mm (141.7 in) |
| Open Height | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Throat Depth | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Stroke | 10.433" |
| Approach Speed | 150 mm/s |
| Bending Speed | 8 mm/s |
| Return Speed | 120 mm/s |
| Back Gauge Axes | 4-axis standard (6-axis optional) |
| Back Gauge Depth | 800 mm |
| Back Gauge Speed | 800 mm/s |
| Y Axis Accuracy | +/- 0.01 mm (0.0004 in) |
| Angle Repeatability | +/- 0.1 degrees |
| CNC Control | Bystronic ByVision Bending (21" touchscreen) |
| Drive System | Synchronized dual-cylinder electro-hydraulic |
| Crowning | CNC-controlled (standard) |
| Machine Weight | ~28,000 kg (61,729 lb) |
| Tonnage | 320 T |
| Overall Length | 13.45' |
Specifications sourced from machinetools.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 3,200 kN / 320 metric tons (352 US tons) of listed press force over 4,250 mm (167.3 in)
- CNC-controlled crowning is listed as standard, which a 4,250 mm bed needs to hold an even angle along the part
- Listed Y-axis accuracy of +/- 0.01 mm (0.0004 in) and angle repeatability of +/- 0.1 degrees
- Back gauge moves at 800 mm/s and reaches 800 mm deep, with 4 axes as standard
Limitations
- Columns are 3,600 mm (141.7 in) apart, so parts deeper than the 450 mm (17.7 in) throat cannot use the full bending length
- The 6-axis back gauge is optional; the standard machine is 4-axis
- Bending speed is 8 mm/s, so long strokes under load are slow next to the 150 mm/s approach
- A machine of ~28,000 kg (61,729 lb) needs its foundation and rigging settled before delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures are 3,200 kN / 320 metric tons (352 US tons) of press force and a bending length of 4,250 mm (167.3 in). Open height is 600 mm (23.6 in) and the stroke is listed as 10.433".
02
The distance between columns is 3,600 mm (141.7 in) and the throat depth is 450 mm (17.7 in). A part that reaches more than 450 mm behind the tooling must be narrower than 3,600 mm. Shallower bends can use the whole 4,250 mm.
03
The listed configuration is 4-axis as standard with 6-axis as an option. Back gauge depth is 800 mm and back gauge speed is 800 mm/s. Confirm which back gauge a particular machine was built with.
04
The control is listed as Bystronic ByVision Bending with a 21" touchscreen. The drive is a synchronized dual-cylinder electro-hydraulic system, with approach, bending and return speeds of 150 mm/s, 8 mm/s and 120 mm/s.
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