From the Blog | NextGen Material Testing

12 Reasons to Invest in a GenNotch 4000 Series – Specimen Notching/Broaching Machine

2 August 2018

Charpy impact tests are becoming increasingly popular in material testing due to their ability to provide valuable data on materials’ toughness and fracture resistance under high strain rates. Having a good understanding of material behavior during impacts is key to […]

NextGen Material Testing Inc. Introduces the reliable Dual Belt Wet Belt Grinder – the GenGrind Belt BT

2 August 2018

NextGen Material Testing Inc. is proud to introduce it’s latest tech machine in metallography dual belt grinding, the GenGrind Belt BT. The GenGrind Belt BT is a machine that is from NEXTGEN’S GRINDING AND POLISHING EQUIPMENT LINE-UP. The machine is […]

Advanced CNC Software Makes Tensile Test Preparation Quick and Easy

13 July 2018

Tensile test specimen preparation is an important step to any tensile test. How you prepare your sample can affect the accuracy of the results you obtain from your tensile test, especially if you are using imperfect methods such as cutting […]

Unveiling the Top 9 Benefits of the Digi-Test – The Superior Digital Shore IRHD Tester

6 July 2018

Measuring a material’s hardness or ability to resist indentation is a critical procedure for manufacturers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical technologies. In these high-stakes industries, the accuracy of a hardness test is heavily dependent upon the quality […]

Digi Test II: The Future of Shore & VLRH Digital Hardness Testing

8 May 2018

Understanding the hardness of different materials is key to guaranteeing their suitability and performance in specific applications. Shore, IRHD (International Rubber Hardness Degrees), and VLRH (Very Low Rubber Hardness) testing systems are highly advanced methods used to determine materials’ hardness […]

New Digi Test II: Shore, IRHD, VLRH Hardness Testing System

26 April 2018

The material testing field is constantly evolving, driven by new technologies, procedures, and standards. At NextGen, we are at the forefront of these changes, committed to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the industry’s ever-growing demands. We proudly present our upgraded […]

GenVac MP Series: Redefining Epoxy Mounting with Vacuum Impregnation

16 April 2018

Preparation of metallographic samples is an important step in material analysis, especially when dealing with porous materials such as ceramics, minerals, and composite structures. However, many traditional methods have difficulty addressing the unique challenges presented by these materials, such as […]

GenVac MP3 – Metallographic Sample Preparation Cold Vacuum Impregnation System

20 March 2018

The technology of cold mounting presses with vacuum impregnation systems has evolved over the centuries in remarkable ways. Since the era of the pharaohs, when resins were first used, this technology has undergone significant changes. Over the past 50 years, […]

TensileMill CNC MINI for Controlled Flat Tensile Specimen Preparation

19 March 2018

Preparing flat tensile test pieces is an important part of the testing workflow. Geometry, edge quality, repeatability, and operator consistency can all influence part condition before tensile testing begins. When this stage is not well controlled, variation can be introduced […]

NextGen’s Advanced Digital Vickers and Knoop Hardness Testing Systems

26 February 2018

Precision and Versatility of NextGen’s Hardness Testing Systems In industries that require strength, durability, and reliability, accurate hardness testing is an essential component in determining the mechanical properties of materials. NextGen’s advanced hardness testing systems offer a comprehensive solution for […]