TensileMill CNC Classic Upgrade – Flat Tensile and Charpy/Izod Impact Specimen Preparation System

Support for troubleshooting and software updates is available by phone, by email/online service request, through remote diagnostics and remote software updates, and by on-site service and training when needed; NextGen’s technical engineers typically respond to technical inquiries within 24 hours and the TensileMill CNC software can be updated remotely so you can get fixes or new features without shipping the machine.

Phone and direct support: contact NextGen’s technical team by the North American toll-free line for fastest escalation; phone calls are the usual first step for time-sensitive machining or specimen-prep issues because an engineer can walk a technician through checks, request photos or log files, and open a support case.

Remote diagnostics and software updates: TensileMill CNC supports remote access to the machine controller so engineers can install software updates, push new specimen libraries or apply configuration changes. Labs commonly use remote sessions to add an ASTM E8 profile or activate the Carbon/CNC unlock without interrupting production.

On-site service, training and calibration: when the problem requires hands-on work NextGen arranges field service, commissioning visits, operator training, and calibration services through accredited labs or local service partners; warranty and preventative maintenance options are also available for scheduled checks and spare parts support.

If you need immediate help or want a software update scheduled, see the product details and open a support case directly through our site by following the product page and then contact us.

Yes. NextGen offers on-site installation, system setup, and basic operator training for this TensileMill CNC Classic Upgrade, so your technicians will receive a hands-on introduction to the machine, its fixtures, and the TensileSoft/FANUC interface needed to run standard specimen programs.

The standard on-site installation typically covers these activities:

• Installation: setting up and mounting the machine and supplied fixtures.
• Connections: making required electrical and utility hookups.
• Verification: powering the machine, checking mechanical assemblies and electrical components, and testing supplied transducers and peripherals.

Basic system and software training is provided for up to three operators and includes safety awareness, an overview of the major machine components, mounting and testing of fixtures, a guided tour of the TensileSoft interface and FANUC controls, and delivery of operation manuals and reference videos.

On-site calibration is not included with the standard installation package, but extended services such as formal calibration, additional operator sessions, or advanced CNC programming can be arranged through NextGen’s service team on request.

To read full product details or to schedule installation and training, learn more or request a quote.

This system supports flat tensile specimen preparation to ASTM E8/E8M and related North American and international standards, based on the supplied custom fixture solution (clamping and locating fixtures are selected to match the specimen geometry your team prepares).

Common tensile standards include ASTM E8/E8M, ASTM A370, ASTM B557, ISO 6892-1, and JIS Z 2241, with fixtures configured for the target geometry (full- and sub-size specimens as required).

For impact work, the system can blank Charpy/Izod bars to ASTM E23 dimensions; U- and V-notch ready bars can be produced when paired with the companion notcher.

If your specimen geometry is not one of the common formats, share your drawing (or a sample) and we can adjust or supply alternative clamping/locating fixtures to ensure consistent, repeatable preparation.

To review machine specifications and available options learn more or request a quote.

Accuracy and repeatability come from three practical areas: a mechanically stable machining platform, predictable tooling and motion control, and repeatable setup/workflow through software and fixtures. The machine’s heavy frame and precision motion components hold cuts steady, the spindle and toolpath strategy deliver consistent finished geometry, and the control software plus multi-part fixtures let operators reproduce the same offsets and sequences every run.

Mechanical stability: the mill uses a rigid cast-iron base and precision linear guidance with preloaded screw drives and quality bearings so the axes move the same way from part to part. That stability keeps the gauge section centered and prevents dimensional drift when you run several cycles in a row.

Motion and tooling control: a water-cooled spindle with an ER collet and purpose-built feeds and finish passes reduces runout and tool deflection. Operators use a light finish pass and controlled coolant flow to hold surface finish and final width, which lowers variability in fracture behavior and tensile results.

Repeatable fixturing and probing: the system accepts multi-specimen fixtures that clamp blanks outside the gauge area, plus soft-jaw or nest-style locating that eliminates part-to-part mislocation. Built-in probing and saved work offsets let the controller check alignment and automatically compensate for tool length or minor stock variations before the program runs.

Software and process control: a template library for standard specimen geometries lets the lab store exact toolpaths, feeds, and finish-pass parameters for ASTM and ISO tensile profiles, so technicians load the same program each batch. The controller logs program IDs, offsets, and cycle records for traceability and makes it straightforward to repeat an approved setup on future lots.

Planned maintenance and environmental measures also matter: automatic rail lubrication, a spindle chiller and consistent coolant practice reduce wear and thermal change, and a routine PM schedule preserves the initial alignment and repeatability of the machine over time. In practice labs fixture batches of 6–8 blanks, run the saved template, then verify a sample or two with a caliper or bench micrometer to confirm the batch before testing.

For details on available specimen templates, multi-part fixtures, and service options you can learn more or request a quote.

Yes, the Classic Upgrade will machine both flat tensile specimens and Charpy/Izod impact blanks on the same platform. It produces standard flat tensile profiles and common Charpy/Izod impact blanks; for final U- and V-notch preparation, pair it with the companion notching/broaching system: Specimen Notching/Broaching Machine.

If you want the full technical details or help matching a configuration to your lab, learn more or request a quote.

This system accepts single-piece blanks up to 14 in (350 mm) long and 2 in (50 mm) wide, and it can machine specimens up to 1.5 in (38 mm) thick—including harder materials that can exceed the HRC 60 range.

The available machining envelope and clearances govern these limits: the working/traveling area is 15.75 × 15.75 × 8 in (400 × 400 × 200 mm), gantry clearance is 7.87 in (200 mm), and spindle nose clearance is 1.97 in (50 mm). These values determine how you orient and fixture longer or odd-shaped blanks during setup.

For full specifications or to discuss a specific specimen workflow, learn more or request a quote.

This system machines metallic tensile and Charpy/Izod impact specimens across the full range commonly encountered in QA and R&D laboratories, from soft and ductile alloys through hardened steels. With appropriate tooling and parameters, it can machine materials with hardness values exceeding 60 HRC.

Typical materials include aluminum and copper alloys, stainless and low-alloy steels, and tool or tool-hardened steels. The system supports standardized tensile specimen geometries such as ASTM E8/E8M and equivalent international formats, based on the selected fixturing.

In terms of part size, the Classic Upgrade accommodates specimens up to approximately 14 in (350 mm) long and 2 in (50 mm) wide, and it can machine single-piece stock up to 1.5 in (38 mm) thick. Fixturing options and the available machining envelope determine how parts are oriented and whether multiple specimens are run in one setup.

For impact testing, the system prepares standard Charpy/Izod impact blanks (for example 10 × 10 × 55 mm and 7.5 × 10 × 55 mm) with surface finishes suitable for reliable impact results. Final U- or V-notch preparation is typically performed using a dedicated impact notching or broaching machine in accordance with ASTM E23 and related standards.

If you need confirmation for a specific alloy, a high-hardness heat-treated material, thicker stock, or a higher-throughput workflow, learn more or request a quote and our applications team will review your material and specimen requirements.