The HEM10 Milling is operated under program control using a dedicated PC. The user interface is an integrated development environment used for entering part programs, simulating the resulting tool movements, editing the part program as required and finally machining the actual part.

Actual machining operation is password protected and electronically interlocked so that the supervisor is always in control avoiding mishandling of the system by students. While executing the part program of HEM10, system scrolls the program instructions and identifies the command line currently being executed allowing the student to co-relate each instruction with the machine operation.

The system allows entering of offsets to impart training in the intricacies of tool wear and tool-nose radius compensation. Spindle and coolant pump ON/OFF under program control using standard M Codes is provided. A special section on diagnostics allows the student to quickly check and troubleshoot operation of the various limit switches and individual axis motions.

With the simulate function provided in the HEM10 trainer the student can quickly check tool path motions on the PC screen and amend mistakes before attempting to machine the part. This function reduces development time and minimizes chances of machine damage and wastage of material. The simulate utility of HEM10 has built in syntax Check and online help making it as invaluable tool for training in Part Programming. Mirror utility, subroutine call and canned cycles in HEM10 enables user to easy develop intricate shapes.

The HEM10 trainer milling is built on a rugged and sturdy fabricated Base. All axis are driven by powerful stepper motors and ball screws which makes cutting of steel possible. Spindle equipped with VFD allows speed variation and makes user understand the basic and proper metallurgy for machining operations

The HEM10 has in built limit switches which automatically inhibit motion beyond allowable limits to avoid damage to the machine. An emergency stop provided on the main machine is active all the time and will disable all motions and spindle drive as soon as it is pressed.