Bernardo Folding Machine with Segmented Upper Blade TB 1270
The Bernardo TB 1270 manual folding machine is a universal machine suitable for plumbers, repair shops, and artisan workshops. Designed with robust construction and a modern design, it offers reliability and ease of use. The segmented upper blade allows for a wide variety of bending possibilities, including complex profiles and parts of different sizes. Thanks to the foot pedal adjustment of the upper blade, the operator has their hands free to work more efficiently. Adjusting the lower blade to the sheet metal thickness is quick and easy, while the clamp handle allows for fast and precise bending. With a working length of 1270 mm and a capacity of up to 2 mm thickness (400 N/mm²), the TB 1270 guarantees excellent value for money and is suitable for flexible and reliable production.
Main specifications
Robust construction with modern design
Segmented upper blade for flexible processing
Foot pedal blade adjustment, hands-free during work
Fast and precise standard manual bending
High upper blade for high folded profiles
Simple adjustment of the lower blade to sheet metal thickness
Working length 1270 mm, up to 2 mm thickness
Excellent value for money
Technical specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Brand |
Bernardo |
| Model |
TB 1270 |
| Working length |
1270 mm |
| Max. sheet thickness (400 N/mm²) |
2.0 mm |
| Max. opening width |
45 mm |
| Bending angle |
0° – 135° |
| Width |
1620 mm |
| Depth* |
1115 mm |
| Height |
1150 mm |
| Weight |
340 kg |
* with back gauge
Standard equipment
Bernardo TB 1270 folding machine
Segmentable upper blade
Back gauge
Bending segments 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 270 mm
Logistics
Bernardo shipping: 5–9 business days (7 days to the South). Original spare parts available with 3–5 business days shipping. Customer support available in Italian.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the TB series and the SB series in Bernardo's range of folding machines?
The TB series (like this TB 1270) has a segmented upper blade: the segments are interchangeable and individually removable, allowing for openings in the blade to be created to make boxes, deep U-profiles, and parts with high edges without interfering with the machine's structure. The SB series has integrated cutting rails — more suitable for cutting + bending thin sheet metal in a single workstation. TB: complex shapes. SB: cut and bend in sequence.
How are the interchangeable segments of the TB 1270 used?
To make a box: remove the segments in the positions corresponding to the side walls of the box (where the already bent sheet metal must "pass through" the blade during subsequent bends). The segments can be disassembled and reassembled without tools. This operation transforms the TB 1270 from a simple folding machine into a tool for complex three-dimensional shapes — the main functional difference compared to folding machines without a segmented blade.
What is the maximum thickness for aluminum and stainless steel with the TB 1270?
The nominal capacity of 1.5 mm refers to S235 steel (400 N/mm²). On aluminum, the capacity increases by 30–50% — approximately 2.1 mm. On AISI 304 stainless steel, it is reduced by 30–40% — approximately 1.0 mm. For thicknesses near the limit, always verify with a test piece before series production.
Can the TB 1270 replace a press brake for artisanal work?
For sheet metal up to 1.5 mm and lengths up to 1270 mm, the TB 1270 covers the vast majority of artisanal work in sheet metal fabrication, light carpentry, and workshops. Press brakes (AKPL) are necessary when: thickness exceeds 3 mm, working in series with high volumes, millimetric repeatability is critical (the TB 1270 has manual precision). For artisanal production and maintenance, the TB is the correct choice for its cost/performance ratio.
Are blades, segments, and spare parts available?
Upper blades, interchangeable segments, and original Bernardo spare parts available with 3–5 business days shipping. Customer support available in Italian.
