What we do
We engineer complete manufacturing ecosystems: hardware fixtures, electrical isolation for safe probing, pre-configured machine control instructions, and account-gated software that keeps your team aligned.
Williamsburg, Virginia · Engineering & Manufacturing
Helios Systems, LLC
A premier engineering and manufacturing company specializing in precision solutions for the firearms and manufacturing industries. We combine cutting-edge technology with expert craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products and services.
Live position
X124.502
Y87.316
Z-12.040
Jog controls
Program stream
Where ideas are forged into capability
Helios Systems, LLC designs and builds mission-grade manufacturing systems — from modular CNC fixture kits and probing workflows to operator software that standardizes setup across your shop floor.
Who we serve
Firearms manufacturers, precision machine shops, and operators who need repeatable CNC workflows — from prototype runs to production-scale multi-phase processes.
Manufacturing services
End-to-end precision capabilities — from additive prototypes to production-ready components.
3D Printing
High-precision additive manufacturing for prototypes and production parts.
CNC Machining
Precision machining services for complex components and tight-tolerance work.
Tool Design
Custom tooling solutions tailored to your specific machining and fixturing needs.
Custom Manufacturing
End-to-end manufacturing services from design through production delivery.
Flagship Product
The M.A.R.S. Kit
Modular Automated Receiver System — the pinnacle of precision manufacturing solutions for desktop CNC workflows.
Comprehensive kit includes
- Precision fixtures and alignment members
- Electrical isolation plate with non-conductive inserts
- Probing components and blocks for multi-phase processes
- Pre-configured machine control instructions
- Complete documentation and setup guide
- Software and firmware updates (account-gated access)
Supported operations
Run fire-control pockets, trigger pins, and safety selector passes with operation cards, reference imagery, and streamed execution — Side 1 through Side 3, with endmill-aware program selection.
Windows Desktop App
HeliosForged
The full Windows operator app — guided probing, live GRBL control, M.A.R.S. streaming, and NC generation in one shop-floor interface.
Side 2 · Step 4 of 8 — Capture Z probe height
Guided probing wizard
Side2
Probe X45.120
Probe Y112.880
Probe Z-3.502
Capture XY
Capture Z
Next step
Generated files
- Side_2_Probing_Start.nc
- Side_2_Probing_Final.nc
- Side_3_Probing_Start.nc
3
Side probing workflows
6
Probing NC files per profile
1
Unified operator interface
∞
Portable machine profiles
Setup variability slows production
Manual notes, disconnected tools, and inconsistent routines create avoidable delays and risk. HeliosForged gives your team a structured, repeatable path from setup to execution.
The shop-floor friction
Operators juggle separate tools for jogging, probing notes, file generation, and program send — every handoff is a chance for drift.
- Coordinate capture lives in notebooks or memory
- Probing files rebuilt by hand each job
- No shared standard across shifts or machines
One platform for setup + execution
HeliosForged standardizes capture steps, generates probing outputs from templates, and keeps machine control in the same window as your programs.
- Guided wizard across all three sides
- Profile-driven NC generation in one action
- Live GRBL status, jog, macros, and streaming
Built for operators who need control
Mission-grade tooling that reduces variance without adding complexity to the cut.
Guided Probing Wizard
Step-by-step XY and Z capture for Sides 1–3. No missed probe points, no ambiguous sequences.
Automated NC Generation
Generate Probing_Start and Probing_Final for each side from editable templates and captured coordinates.
Live Controller Visibility
GRBL connection over COM, realtime status, machine and work coordinates, WCS offsets, and modal state.
Controlled Program Streaming
Load, preview, stream, and stop .nc programs with line progress and feed override — from the same UI you jog with.
Profile-Driven Consistency
Save and load probing and machine profiles as JSON — reproduce known-good setups across operators and spindles.
Operator Productivity
Custom macros, configurable jog keys, continuous jog mode, and feed-aware motion tuned for shop-floor speed.
From setup to run in three steps
A repeatable rhythm your whole team can follow — shift after shift.
1
Connect & capture
Link your GRBL controller, jog to fixture points, and walk the guided probing wizard for each side.
2
Generate & validate
Produce six probing NC files from your profile, preview G-code, and export to your DDCut workflow folder.
3
Run & monitor
Stream M.A.R.S. milling operations or shop programs with live progress, feed override, and emergency stop.
HeliosForged plans
Per-machine licensing from single-spindle shops to multi-machine production. Annual plans include ~2 months free.
Starter
Single-machine shops
$79
per machine / month
- Guided probing wizard
- NC generation
- Core machine controls
- Basic macros
Professional
Multi-operator teams
$149
per machine / month
- Everything in Starter
- Advanced controls
- Profile workflows
- Full program streaming
Shop Pro+
Multi-machine production
$229
per machine / month
- Everything in Professional
- Onboarding support
- Priority response
- Optimization reviews
Enterprise
Large-scale operations
Custom
tailored deployment
- Custom rollout planning
- Dedicated support model
- Multi-site coordination
- Technical integration
Questions operators ask
No — it complements your workflow. HeliosForged is a Windows desktop app that handles guided calibration, probing file generation, GRBL interaction, and controlled program execution from one operator interface.
Yes. Probing and machine profiles save as JSON you can load on any workstation — same machine, same results, every shift.
GRBL over serial COM — status polling, jogging, macros, WCS management, and program streaming are built around GRBL conventions.
Common CNC types including
.nc, .gcode, .tap, and .txt, with preview and streamed execution.Software and firmware for the M.A.R.S. Kit are licensed and account-gated. Create an account or sign in to access downloads, documentation, and updates. See our Terms and Conditions for details.
HeliosForged runs on Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). Install the setup package after signing in — it includes live GRBL control, probing NC generation, and M.A.R.S. operation streaming.
Download HeliosForged
Sign in or create a free account to download the Windows build. Extract the zip and run HeliosForged.exe — full GRBL machine control, M.A.R.S. operations, and probing NC generation.
HeliosForged downloads are account-gated to protect licensed software and M.A.R.S. materials.
Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
GRBL-compatible controller
Full app with machine control
Contact us
Questions about products, M.A.R.S. kits, HeliosForged licensing, or custom manufacturing — reach out anytime.
Helios Systems, LLC
109 Wilson CircleWilliamsburg, VA 23188
United States
- Phone (757) 756-0907
- Email info@heliopshub.com
- Web heliopshub.com
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