Cincinnati Xi 90Xi8
Key Specifications
tonnage
overall die surface
closed height
stroke length
open height
throat
How much does the Cincinnati Xi 90Xi8 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Cincinnati Xi 90Xi8 is a 90 tons hydraulic press brake with a 10 ft (3,048 mm) overall die surface, the smaller of the two models in Cincinnati's Xi line. Its ram has an 8 in (203 mm) stroke between a 7 in (178 mm) closed height and a 15 in (381 mm) open height, and the throat is 16 in (406 mm).
Those daylight figures define the work. An open height of 15 in (381 mm) leaves room for standard punches and dies and for shallow boxes and channels, but tall tooling or deep four-sided parts run out of clearance quickly. The XFORM 90XF8 on the same 10 ft (3,048 mm) die surface has a 14 in (356 mm) stroke and 21 in (533 mm) of open height. If the parts are flat blanks, brackets and panels, the Xi figures are enough; if they are deep, they are not.
Ram speeds are 400 ipm (10,160 mm/min) on approach, 24 ipm (610 mm/min) forming and 240 ipm (6,096 mm/min) on return. Ram repeatability is ±0.0004 in (±0.010 mm), which Cincinnati attributes to closed-loop hydraulic control with servo-proportional valves and high-resolution linear encoders. The frame is welded and stress-relieved, and the catalogue rates the machine for a 100% duty cycle.
The control is PC-based with a 24 in touchscreen; offline programming is an option. A backgage with a 24-inch range is standard, and the catalogue lists a Heavy Duty Backgage and a 5x Backgage as the available types, the 5-axis one being optional. A quick clamp system holds the tooling. Overall height is 100 in (2,540 mm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tonnage | 90 tons |
| Overall Die Surface | 10 ft (3,048 mm) |
| Closed Height | 7 in (178 mm) |
| Stroke Length | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Open Height | 15 in (381 mm) |
| Throat | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Approach Speed | 400 ipm (10,160 mm/min) |
| Forming Speed | 24 ipm (610 mm/min) |
| Return Speed | 240 ipm (6,096 mm/min) |
| Ram Repeatability | ±0.0004 in (±0.010 mm) |
| Overall Height | 100 in (2,540 mm) |
| Available Backgages | Heavy Duty Backgage, 5x Backgage |
Specifications sourced from e-ci.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Ram repeatability of ±0.0004 in (±0.010 mm) from closed-loop hydraulics and linear encoders
- 10 ft (3,048 mm) overall die surface on a 90 tons frame
- 400 ipm (10,160 mm/min) approach speed
- 24 in touchscreen PC-based control, with a 24-inch range backgage as standard
- Rated for a 100% duty cycle, with a quick clamp system for tooling
Limitations
- Open height is 15 in (381 mm) and stroke 8 in (203 mm), which limits tall tooling and deep parts
- Forming speed is 24 ipm (610 mm/min); the XFORM 90XF8 forms at 75 ipm (1,905 mm/min)
- The 5-axis backgage and offline programming are options
- Throat is 16 in (406 mm), against 18 in (457 mm) on the XFORM 90XF8
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It is a 90 tons press brake with a 10 ft (3,048 mm) overall die surface. Stroke length is 8 in (203 mm), closed height 7 in (178 mm), open height 15 in (381 mm) and throat 16 in (406 mm).
02
The Xi 175Xi10 is the 175 tons model with a 12 ft (3,658 mm) die surface, a 10 in (254 mm) stroke and 17 in (432 mm) of open height. The Xi 90Xi8 is quicker on the ram: 400 ipm (10,160 mm/min) approach and 240 ipm (6,096 mm/min) return, against 300 ipm (7,620 mm/min) and 190 ipm (4,826 mm/min) on the Xi 175Xi10. Forming speed, throat and ram repeatability are the same on both.
03
Cincinnati states that a backgage with a 24-inch range comes standard on the Xi and that a 5-axis backgage is available as an option. The catalogue names the available backgages as the Heavy Duty Backgage and the 5x Backgage.
04
A PC-based control with a 24 in touchscreen interface. Cincinnati lists offline programming as optional, and the Xi page pairs the machine with the CI Bend programming software for 3D part simulation.
05
The catalogue gives an overall height of 100 in (2,540 mm) for the 90 tons Xi. The Xi 175Xi10 is 113 in (2,870 mm). Cincinnati furnishes a certified foundation plan for each installation, which is where the remaining site dimensions come from.
