{"product_id":"bernardo-tornio-metallo-hobby-400-super","title":"Bernardo Hobby 400 Super Metal Lathe – 400 mm distance between centers, digital speed display + carriage, automatic feeds, 0.5 kW motor, 230V single-phase, 50 kg weight","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bernardo Hobby 400 Super bench lathe is sized for advanced hobbyists and small artisan workshops requiring precision and a digital display. It features a distance between centers of 400 mm, a center height of 90 mm, a turning diameter over the bed of Ø 180 mm, a spindle bore of Ø 20 mm (MT 3 taper), and a speed range of 100 - 2,500 rpm (continuously variable). Longitudinal feeds are 0.1 \/ 0.2 mm\/rev. Metric threads include (10) 0.4 - 2.0 mm. It comes with a Ø 100 mm self-centering chuck, a 0.5 kW (S1 100%) - 0.7 kW (S6 40%) single-phase 230V motor, weighs 50 kg, and has machine dimensions of 850 × 280 × 300 mm (without base). Distributed in Italy by Krollit as an official Bernardo distributor since 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance between centers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurning diameter over bed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø 180 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle bore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø 20 mm MT 3 taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 - 2,500 rpm (continuously variable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-centering chuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø 100 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongitudinal feeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 \/ 0.2 mm\/rev\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetric threads:\u003c\/strong\u003e (10) 0.4 - 2.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed + cross and top slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 kW (S1) \/ 0.7 kW (S6) - 230V single-phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho uses the Hobby 400 Super and for what\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bernardo Hobby 400 Super is an intermediate bench lathe in the Hobby range with a distinctive feature: a digital display included for spindle speed and for the position of the cross slide and top slide. The Hobby 400 Super model is the top of the entry-level\/intermediate range: 400 mm distance between centers (the widest among compact models), 50 kg weight. Continuously variable speed 100-2,500 rpm (single range, simpler than the mechanical gear change of the 350 VD). Spindle bore Ø 20 mm MT3 taper with Ø 100 mm self-centering chuck (larger than the 350 models with Ø 80 mm). Quick-change tool post (size 5-4) with 4 inserts. More powerful motor than the 350 (0.50 kW S1 \/ 0.70 kW S6 vs 0.35\/0.50 for the 350s) for more demanding work. Longitudinal feeds 0.1 \/ 0.2 mm\/rev and 10-step metric threads (0.4 - 2.0 mm). Suitable for advanced hobbyists, small artisan workshops, technical schools with educational workshops, restorers of mechanical components. For intensive daily professional use, consider the Hobby 500 range (130 kg, 4-step automatic feeds, full metric + inch threads).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIts place in the Bernardo range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bernardo Hobby metal lathe range is organized by progressive size and technical characteristics: Hobby 140 (140 mm distance between centers, 14 kg weight) and Hobby 250 (250 mm, 23 kg) are entry-level mini lathes without display, 0.15 kW motor; Hobby 350 VD (350 mm, 44 kg), Hobby 350 VDM (M version with additional turret) and Hobby 400 Super (400 mm, 50 kg) are intermediate models with digital display and quick-change tool post, 0.35-0.50 kW motor; Hobby 500 in 230V single-phase and 400V three-phase versions (130 kg, 0.55 kW motor) is the top of the Hobby range with automatic feeds, full threading, and 6-step speed change. Beyond the Hobby range are the Profi models (semi-professional, 200-500 kg) and the heavy industrial Goliath lathes (over 1,500 kg, 5-15 kW motors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hobby 400 Super is intermediate in the range: digital display for precise control, quick-change tool post for productivity. For smaller parts (entry-level), the Hobby 140\/250 models are significantly cheaper. For regular production with automatic feeds and full threading, the Hobby 500 is correctly sized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKrollit logistics and support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBernardo shipping in 5-9 working days (7 days to the South). With a weight of 50 kg, it can be moved by one person; the lathe is sized for placement on an existing sturdy workbench. Inserts for tool post, additional self-centering chucks, spare steel gears, original Bernardo accessories and spare parts available from stock with 3-5 working days shipping. Customer support available in Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Hobby 400 Super is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReason\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced hobbyist \/ small artisan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital display for speed + carriage, quick-change tool post with 4 inserts. Quick tool change during machining. 400 mm distance between centers and Ø 100 mm chuck for medium-large pieces.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnical school \/ professional educational laboratory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital display for modern teaching: students learn digital reading of carriage movements. Robustness suitable for intensive use by multiple operators.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop producing unique pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdequate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for single pieces or small series. For regular production with automatic feeds and full threading, the Hobby 500 (130 kg) or Profi (over 200 kg) models are correctly sized.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e full metric + imperial threading (the Hobby 500 with 11 metric + 11 imperial is the correct choice); intensive continuous professional use (the Hobby 500 with 130 kg of robustness is correctly sized); very large pieces (over Ø 180 mm on the bed; the Hobby 500 with Ø 220 mm is the correct choice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMachining capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistance between centers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurning diameter over bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 180 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurning diameter over cross slide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 110 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpindle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpindle bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpindle taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-centering chuck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeeds and feeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 - 2,500 rpm (continuously variable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLongitudinal feeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1 \/ 0.2 mm\/rev\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThreading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(10) 0.4 - 2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTailstock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailstock quill travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailstock taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMotor and power supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor power S1 100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor power S6 40%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230V single-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed indication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital LCD display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCross and top slide indication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital display included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine dimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850 × 280 × 300 mm (without base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBernardo Hobby 400 Super lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eØ 100 mm self-centering chuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-change tool post (size 5-4) with 4 inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare steel gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplash guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital speed indication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital display for cross and top slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed tailstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual in Italian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs 230V single-phase power truly professional?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Hobby range, yes. The 0.5 kW (S1) - 0.7 kW (S6) motor is sized for continuous use at 230V single-phase. The machine is sized for advanced hobbyist use and small artisan workshops, not for intensive industrial production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended check before installation: electrical line with adequate cross-section (minimum 2.5 mm² cable), dedicated 16A circuit breaker, CEE 16A 230V industrial socket (preferable to a standard 'Schuko' socket for professional use). For workshops with other simultaneous loads (compressors, extractors), check the available power on the meter. For intensive daily industrial use, a lathe with a 400V three-phase motor is recommended (400V version of the Hobby 500 or Profi range).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of pieces can I work with the Hobby 400 Super?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical pieces: cylindrical turning of shafts and cylinders up to Ø 180 mm and 400 mm length between centers, facing, grooving, chamfering and filleting, threading (10) 0.4 - 2.0 mm metric. Typical materials: mild steels (Fe360, S235), alloy steels (C45, 39NiCrMo3), aluminum and light alloys, brass, bronze, engineering plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachining limits: maximum Ø over bed 180 mm, Ø over cross slide 110 mm, spindle bore Ø 20 mm (maximum limit for through bars). For larger pieces, the higher-end models or industrial lathes (Profi range 200-500 kg or Goliath 1,500-3,500 kg) are correctly sized. For hobbyist\/small laboratory use, it is correctly sized for most standard needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the machine already complete or do I need additional accessories?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe machine is supplied with standard equipment sufficient for immediate use: Ø 100 mm self-centering chuck, quick-change tool post with 4 inserts, fixed tailstock, spindle guard, splash guard, tool kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional accessories typically purchased separately: self-centering chucks of different diameters for specific pieces, steady rests for long pieces, 4-jaw chuck for non-cylindrical pieces, additional turning tool sets (roughing, finishing, threading, drilling), live center (if the machine has a fixed tailstock). For most standard hobbyist work, the basic equipment is sufficient; for specific productions or particular pieces, consider dedicated accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the continuously variable speed of 100-2,500 rpm suitable for all materials?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for hobbyist\/small laboratory use. The 100-2,500 rpm range covers all typical needs: low speed (100-300 rpm) for hard materials and large pieces, standard speed (500-1,500 rpm) for turning mild steels, high speed (1,800-2,500 rpm) for finishing on soft materials and small pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimal speed depends on: material (mild steels 80-150 m\/min, hard steels 50-80 m\/min, aluminum 200-400 m\/min), workpiece diameter (linear cutting speed must be constant), type of machining (lower speeds for roughing, higher speeds for finishing). For regular productions, it is recommended to record optimal speeds on a job card for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I install the Hobby 400 Super on any workbench?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on sturdy workbenches with a load capacity greater than the machine's weight (50 kg) plus the workpieces. The workbench must be stable and level: workbench instability causes vibrations during turning, which compromises work precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor home workshops or schools, a robust woodworking bench is recommended (e.g., WB 1500 Hobby or WB 2000 Hobby from the Bernardo range) with a solid beech wood top. For advanced hobbyist use, consider a dedicated lathe base (made of steel sheet) for greater stability. 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