The Bernardo MFM 230 Super multifunctional milling machine offers a universal head that can be tilted (-90°/+90°) and swiveled (±45°), an ISO 40 spindle with continuously variable speed 60-4,200 rpm and mechanical brake, 3 automatic spindle feeds (0.038/0.076/0.152 mm/rev), longitudinal travel 690 mm / transverse travel 315 mm / vertical travel 310 mm, a 1,245×230 mm hardened and ground table with 16 mm T-slots, and a 2.2 kW motor. The ES-12 H 3-axis digital display and integrated cooling device are included. Weight 1,023 kg. Manufactured in Austria, distributed in Italy by Krollit as an official Bernardo distributor since 2007.
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Spindle speed: 60 – 4,200 rpm continuously variable
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Spindle taper: ISO 40
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Table: 1,245 × 230 mm hardened and ground
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Travels (X / Y / Z): 690 / 315 / 310 mm
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Head tilt: -90° / +90° + swivel ±45°
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3-axis DRO: ES-12 H included as standard
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Weight: approx. 1,023 kg
Who uses the MFM 230 Super and for what
The Bernardo MFM 230 Super is a multifunctional milling machine that combines milling, drilling, and boring capabilities in a single machine. The universal head, inclinable from -90° to +90° and swiveling up to ±45°, allows complex machining at multiple angles without repositioning the workpiece. The continuously variable spindle speed from 60 to 4,200 rpm with a mechanical brake covers any material: low speed for hardened steels, high speed for aluminum and light alloys. The 3 automatic spindle feeds (0.038, 0.076, 0.152 mm/rev) allow repeatable precision machining without manual pushing. The 1,245×230 mm hardened and ground table accommodates medium-sized workpieces with 16 mm T-slots for high-strength clamping. The ES-12 H 3-axis digital display is included as standard: a distinctive feature of MFM machines compared to entry-level milling machines from other brands where the DRO is an optional accessory. In Krollit customers' workshops, it is chosen by general mechanical workshops, prototyping labs, mechanical repair shops, and workshops that perform mixed operations on single pieces or small series.
Its place in the Bernardo range
In the Bernardo multifunctional milling machine range, the MFM 230 Super is the entry-to-mid-range model. Above it is the MFM 250 Super (larger travels 800/410/330 mm, table 1,370×254 mm, weight 1,255 kg) for workshops with larger workpieces. The MFM 230 and MFM 250 share the same philosophy: multifunctional machines with a universal swiveling head, continuously variable spindle, ISO 40, and included DRO. Practical difference: the 250 Super has 110 mm more X-travel (800 vs 690 mm) and 95 mm more Y-travel (410 vs 315 mm), in addition to a larger table. For workshops with workpieces within 690 mm of X-travel, the MFM 230 is correctly sized at a lower cost. Compared to UWF (pure universal milling machines), the difference is in purpose: MFM machines have a single vertical spindle with a tilting head, while UWF machines have a double spindle (vertical + horizontal). For operations requiring frequent switching between vertical and horizontal milling, UWF machines are faster; for mixed operations with complex angles, MFM machines are more flexible.
Krollit logistics and support
Bernardo shipping in 5-9 business days (7 days to the South). At 1,023 kg, it requires a crane or forklift of adequate capacity. Dimensions 1,700 × 1,750 × 2,120 mm: check access to the workshop. ISO 40 adapters, milling cutters, accessories, and original Bernardo spare parts are available from stock with 3-5 business day shipping. Customer support in Italian is available.
Who the MFM 230 Super is for
| Profile |
Compatibility |
Reason |
| Passionate hobbyist |
Not suitable |
Industrial machine weighing 1,023 kg and requiring 400V three-phase power. Exclusively professional application. |
| General mechanical workshop |
Recommended |
Multifunctional solution: milling, drilling, boring in a single machine. Continuously variable speed 60-4,200 rpm covers any material and geometry. |
| Prototyping laboratory |
Recommended |
Universal tilting head and included ES-12 H 3-axis DRO allow complex machining on single pieces with high positioning accuracy. |
Not suitable for: workshops with workpieces regularly requiring travels beyond 690 mm in X (the MFM 250 Super with 800 mm is appropriately sized); high-volume series production (consider CNC milling machines); operations requiring a dedicated horizontal spindle (UWF machines with double spindles are faster).
Table and slots
| Specification |
Value |
| Table dimensions |
1,245 × 230 mm hardened and ground |
| T-slot size |
16 mm |
| Spindle – table distance |
45 – 355 mm |
Spindle
| Specification |
Value |
| Spindle taper |
ISO 40 |
| Spindle speed |
60 – 4,200 rpm (continuously variable) |
| Spindle brake |
Mechanical |
| Spindle travel |
125 mm |
| Spindle feed |
0.038 / 0.076 / 0.152 mm/rev |
Travels and capacities
| Specification |
Value |
| Longitudinal travel (X) |
690 mm |
| Transverse travel (Y) |
315 mm |
| Vertical travel (Z) |
310 mm |
| Spindle – column distance |
135 – 485 mm |
Tilting head
| Specification |
Value |
| Head tilt |
-90° / +90° |
| Head rotation |
-45° / +45° |
Motor and power supply
| Specification |
Value |
| Motor power |
2.2 kW |
| Power supply |
400V – 50Hz – three-phase |
DRO included
| Specification |
Value |
| Display |
ES-12 H 3-axis with LCD display |
| Automatic feeds |
On X, Y and Z |
Dimensions and weight
| Specification |
Value |
| Machine dimensions (L × W × H) |
1,700 × 1,750 × 2,120 mm |
| Weight |
approx. 1,023 kg |
Compliance
| Specification |
Value |
| Marking |
CE |
| Directive |
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC |
Standard equipment
- Bernardo MFM 230 Super multifunctional milling machine
- ES-12 H 3-axis digital display with LCD screen
- Drawbar M 16
- Cooling device with tank and pump
- LED machine lamp
- Automatic feeds on X, Y, and Z axes
- Centralized lubrication
- Adjustable protective device
- Chip tray
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called 'multifunctional' compared to a traditional milling machine?
Due to the universal tilting and swiveling head that allows vertical, horizontal, inclined milling, and drilling without changing machines. A traditional milling machine has a fixed spindle with a single orientation.
Multifunctional milling machines combine capabilities that would require multiple separate machines (vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, drill press) into one. For workshops with limited space or budget, they are an effective solution. For workshops with production focused on a single type of machining, a dedicated machine is faster and more reliable.
What does 'continuously variable speed' mean?
It means that the spindle speed can be set to any value between 60 and 4,200 rpm without predefined steps. The operator can choose the optimal speed for each tool-material combination.
Traditional milling machines have stepped speeds (e.g., 8 or 12 positions). Continuously variable speed is a characteristic of professional machines with an inverter or mechanical variator. It allows finding the optimal value for the specific operation, improving cutting quality and tool life. On the MFM 230 Super, adjustment is continuous via a mechanical variator.
Is the ISO 40 taper really standard?
Yes. ISO 40 is the international standard for mid-range professional milling machines. Most commercial tool holders (milling chucks, collets, adapters) are available in ISO 40.
For workshops with existing tools in other tapers (ISO 30, ISO 50, MT), adapters are available. For future tool investments, ISO 40 is the most widespread choice. The M16 drawbar included in the equipment is the corresponding size for ISO 40.
Is the included ES-12 H DRO really necessary?
Yes, for precision production. The DRO (Digital Readout) shows the exact position of the X, Y, and Z axes in hundredths of a millimeter in real time, eliminating reading errors from graduated handwheels.
Without a DRO, positioning accuracy depends on visual reading of the handwheels and backlash compensation: errors of 0.1-0.2 mm are typical. With a DRO, positioning accuracy easily reaches 0.01 mm. For workshops with precision production, the DRO is an essential feature; in Bernardo MFM machines, it is included as standard, unlike many entry-level milling machines from other brands.
What is the maximum workpiece capacity on the table?
The 1,245×230 mm table with 16 mm T-slots is sized for standard medium-sized workpieces. The maximum workpiece weight depends on the clamping and table rigidity: typically up to 200-300 kg for precision machining.
For larger or heavier workpieces, the MFM 250 Super (table 1,370×254 mm) is the appropriately sized choice. For industrial production of large workpieces, consider UWF 95 N universal milling machines (table 1,600×360 mm, 2,200 kg) or UWF 150 (table 1,650×360 mm, 2,250 kg).
