Cincinnati XFORMe 230XFe12
Key Specifications
overall die surface
closed height
stroke length
open height
throat
approach speed
How much does the Cincinnati XFORMe 230XFe12 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Cincinnati XFORMe 230XFe12 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
Cincinnati's XFORMe 230XFe12 is a hybrid press brake with a 14 ft (4,267 mm) overall die surface, one of two hybrid models at that length. It is the faster of them by a clear margin: 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min) on approach and return and 55 ipm (1,397 mm/min) forming, where the XFORMe 350XFe12 is listed at 350 ipm (8,890 mm/min) and 35 ipm (889 mm/min).
So for long parts that do not need the heaviest frame, this is the productive choice. The opening is 23 in (584 mm) over a 7 in (178 mm) closed height, with a 16 in (406 mm) stroke, and the throat is 18 in (457 mm).
Long bends are hard on consistency. Sheet thickness drifts along a 14 ft blank, and the angle drifts with it. The XFORMe models include Dynamic Thickness Compensation as standard, which automatically compensates for those variations. The fluid system is low-capacity and filled with a fire-resistant, biodegradable fluid, which matters on a machine large enough that an oil change is a real disposal job.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Die Surface | 14 ft (4,267 mm) |
| Closed Height | 7 in (178 mm) |
| Stroke Length | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Open Height | 23 in (584 mm) |
| Throat | 18 in (457 mm) |
| Approach Speed | 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min) |
| Forming Speed | 55 ipm (1,397 mm/min) |
| Return Speed | 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min) |
Specifications sourced from e-ci.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 14 ft (4,267 mm) die surface with 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min) approach and return
- Forms at 55 ipm (1,397 mm/min), against 35 ipm (889 mm/min) on the XFORMe 350XFe12
- Standard thickness compensation for long blanks
- Biodegradable, fire-resistant fluid in a low-capacity system
Limitations
- Open height of 23 in (584 mm); the XFORMe 350XFe12 opens to 24 in (610 mm)
- Forming speed is below the 70 ipm (1,778 mm/min) of the XFORMe 175XFe10
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The overall die surface is 14 ft (4,267 mm). The XFORMe 230XFe10 has identical stroke, heights, throat and ram speeds with a 12 ft (3,658 mm) die surface.
02
Both have a 14 ft (4,267 mm) die surface and a 16 in (406 mm) stroke. The XFORMe 230XFe12 forms at 55 ipm (1,397 mm/min) and returns at 550 ipm (13,970 mm/min); the XFORM 230XF12 forms at 35 ipm (889 mm/min) and returns at 430 ipm (10,922 mm/min).
