Bystronic Xpert 80
Key Specifications
Pressing Force
Working Length
Distance Between Uprights
Throat Depth
Open Height
Ram Stroke
Overview
The Bystronic Xpert 80 is a mid-range hydraulic press brake in Bystronic's Xpert series, delivering 80 tonnes of pressing force across a 2,550 mm working length. Serving as the core production workhorse of the Xpert family between the compact Xpert 40 and the higher-capacity Xpert 150, the Xpert 80 addresses the standard sheet metal fabrication market with a combination of servo-hydraulic precision, the full-featured ByVision Bending control, and Bystronic's established tooling and service ecosystem.
The Xpert 80 uses a servo-hydraulic drive system in which servo motors control hydraulic pump output in real time, matching hydraulic pressure and flow to the instantaneous demand of the ram rather than running at full output continuously. This approach reduces energy consumption by 30–50% compared to fixed-displacement hydraulic press brakes on typical production duty cycles, while also delivering more precise and responsive Y-axis positioning than conventional proportional valve systems.
Bystronic equips the Xpert 80 with the ByVision Bending touchscreen control featuring graphical 3D bend simulation, automatic bend sequence optimisation, and integrated tool selection assistance. The control provides step-by-step operator setup guidance that reduces dependence on highly experienced press brake operators, lowering the skill barrier for new operators running standard programs. BySoft 7 offline programming integration allows programs created from flat pattern data to be downloaded directly without manual re-entry, aligning the Xpert 80 with Bystronic laser-to-brake manufacturing cell workflows.
At 2,550 mm working length, the Xpert 80 handles the full range of standard enclosure panels, structural brackets, HVAC components, and architectural metalwork that dominates general fabrication output. The machine includes a standard 2-axis motorised back-gauge with optional expansion to 4 or 5 axes for shops requiring more complex part positioning capability on multi-bend programs.
The Xpert 80 competes in the core of the hydraulic press brake market against LVD's Easy-Form 80-25, Amada's HD 8025, and Trumpf's TruBend 3100. For fabricators seeking a Swiss-quality machine with strong software integration and a well-supported global service network, the Xpert 80 represents a balanced choice between capability, price, and operational reliability.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pressing Force | 80 tonnes (800 kN) |
| Working Length | 2,550 mm |
| Distance Between Uprights | 2,050 mm |
| Throat Depth | 400 mm |
| Open Height | 480 mm |
| Ram Stroke | 180 mm |
| Approach Speed | 170 mm/s |
| Working Speed | 1–15 mm/s (programmable) |
| Return Speed | 150 mm/s |
| Back-Gauge Axes | 2 axes standard (X, R); optional 4-5 axis |
| Y-Axis Positioning Accuracy | ±0.02 mm |
| Drive Type | Servo-hydraulic |
| Control | Bystronic ByVision Bending |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 5,800 kg |
Specifications sourced from bystronic.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Servo-hydraulic drive reduces energy consumption by 30–50% versus fixed-displacement hydraulic press brakes at equivalent capacity
- ByVision Bending 3D simulation and guided tool setup reduces operator skill requirements and shortens setup time
- BySoft 7 offline programming integration supports laser-to-brake cell workflows with seamless program transfer
- 2,550 mm working length covers the broad range of standard panel and structural profile sizes in general fabrication
- Bystronic's global service network and spare parts availability supports machine uptime in most major industrial markets
Limitations
- 80-tonne force is insufficient for heavy plate bending above 8 mm mild steel at full working length — higher-tonnage Xpert models required
- Standard 2-axis back-gauge limits multi-axis positioning capability; 4-5 axis upgrade adds cost
- No adaptive crowning or angle measurement as standard — features only available with Xpert Pro upgrade
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The standard Xpert 80 provides servo-hydraulic drive and ByVision Bending control for general fabrication applications. The Xpert Pro version adds Bystronic's Adaptive Crowning for table deflection compensation, the optional Optical Angle Measurement system, and the Xact Scan material thickness detection feature. These additions target higher-precision applications and high-mix production environments. The Pro commands a significant price premium over the standard Xpert 80.
02
Yes. The ByVision Bending control on the Xpert 80 supports direct download of bend programs created in BySoft 7. Programs can be developed from flat pattern DXF files, with BySoft 7 automatically generating bend sequences, selecting tools from the machine's tooling library, and calculating back-gauge positions before transfer to the machine, reducing setup time on the shop floor.
03
The Xpert 80 uses Bystronic's standard precision-ground tooling system, compatible with European-style Promecam/Wila tooling as well as Bystronic's own punch and die portfolio. Tool clamping uses a conventional manual system as standard, with optional quick-change clamping available to reduce changeover time on high-mix programs.
04
The Xpert 80's 2,550 mm working length is fixed for the 80-tonne model. Fabricators needing a longer working length at similar tonnage should consider the Bystronic Xpert 100 or Xpert 150 models, which offer 3,100 mm and above working lengths at correspondingly higher force ratings.
05
Unlike conventional fixed-displacement hydraulic press brakes that run the hydraulic pump continuously at full output regardless of ram demand, the Xpert 80's servo-hydraulic system drives a variable-displacement pump via servo motors that match output precisely to the ram's real-time force and speed requirements. During the non-bending portions of each cycle — approach, dwell, and return — the system operates at reduced power, delivering 30–50% energy savings versus conventional hydraulic equivalents.
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