Cincinnati XFORMe 135XFe8
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Key Specifications
overall die surface
closed height
stroke length
open height
throat
approach speed
How much does the Cincinnati XFORMe 135XFe8 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Cincinnati XFORMe 135XFe8 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
The Cincinnati XFORMe 135XFe8 is the first size at which the hybrid XFORM bends faster than its hydraulic counterpart. Forming speed is 70 ipm (1,778 mm/min); the XFORM 135XF8 forms at 55 ipm (1,397 mm/min).
Travel speed goes the other way. The XFORMe approaches at 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min) and the XFORM 135XF8 at 650 ipm (16,510 mm/min), with returns of 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min) and 540 ipm (13,716 mm/min). Which machine finishes a part sooner therefore depends on the part: long strokes with a short bend favour the hydraulic model, and deep bends in thicker stock favour this one.
Dimensions do not enter into it. Both have a 10 ft (3,048 mm) overall die surface, 14 in (356 mm) stroke, 21 in (533 mm) open height and 18 in (457 mm) throat. The hybrid's other attractions are a pump that stops when the ram is idle and Dynamic Thickness Compensation as standard equipment.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Die Surface | 10 ft (3,048 mm) |
| Closed Height | 7 in (178 mm) |
| Stroke Length | 14 in (356 mm) |
| Open Height | 21 in (533 mm) |
| Throat | 18 in (457 mm) |
| Approach Speed | 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min) |
| Forming Speed | 70 ipm (1,778 mm/min) |
| Return Speed | 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min) |
Specifications sourced from e-ci.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Forms at 70 ipm (1,778 mm/min), against 55 ipm (1,397 mm/min) on the XFORM 135XF8
- Return speed of 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min)
- Drive consumes less energy when the ram is idle
- 10 ft (3,048 mm) die surface and 18 in (457 mm) throat
Limitations
- Approach speed is 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min), below the 650 ipm (16,510 mm/min) of the XFORM 135XF8
- 14 in (356 mm) stroke; deeper work needs the XFORMe 175XFe8 with 16 in (406 mm)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
In the bend, yes: it forms at 70 ipm (1,778 mm/min) and the XFORM 135XF8 at 55 ipm (1,397 mm/min). On approach it is slower, 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min) against 650 ipm (16,510 mm/min) for the XFORM 135XF8. Return speeds are close, 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min) for the XFORMe 135XFe8 and 540 ipm (13,716 mm/min) for the XFORM 135XF8.
02
The overall die surface is 10 ft (3,048 mm). The XFORMe 135XFe10 has the same ram figures on a 12 ft (3,658 mm) die surface.
