Metal Testing Equipment

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A metal is accepted or rejected on a handful of numbers: tensile strength and elongation, hardness, impact energy at temperature, and what the microstructure shows under magnification. NextGen equips the whole chain that produces those numbers, from cutting and preparing the specimen through to loading it until it fails, working to ASTM E8 for tension, ASTM E23 for impact and ISO 6507 for Vickers hardness.

The range covers universal testing machines in electromechanical and servo-hydraulic form, pendulum impact testers, bench and portable hardness testers, metallographic preparation and specimen machining, together with the grips, fixtures and consumables each of them needs. Every machine is installed and calibrated on site, your team is trained on it, and support continues for the life of the equipment.

Types of Metal Testing and Available Equipment

Different types of metal testing serve different purposes: some focus on surface hardness, others on structural strength, impact resistance, or sample integrity. That’s why selecting the right equipment depends on the specific property you’re testing and the industry standards you need to follow.

NextGen offers a full suite of testing systems to cover every stage of metal evaluation, from initial sample preparation to advanced mechanical testing. Whether you're checking the tensile strength of steel, verifying the hardness of treated surfaces, or analyzing fracture behavior, our equipment is designed to deliver consistent, standards-compliant results.

Metal Hardness Testing Equipment

Metal Hardness Testing Equipment – Bench Top and Portable Solutions Hardness testing is one of the most common methods used to evaluate the surface properties of metallic materials. It measures a material’s resistance to deformation when subjected to a controlled force through an indenter. At NextGen, we provide a complete range of bench-top and portable metal hardness testers capable of performing various test methods, including micro, macro, and standard-scale testing.

Our systems support Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and Knoop methods, each suitable for different materials, geometries, and surface conditions. Whether you're testing thin coatings, case-hardened parts, or non-uniform castings, we offer the right equipment for accurate and repeatable results.

Common Standards Supported:

ASTM E18 – Rockwell hardness testing using depth-of-penetration methods
ASTM E10 – Brinell hardness testing using ball indenters and larger loads
ASTM E384 – Microhardness testing for Vickers and Knoop methods
ISO 6506 / ISO 6507 / ISO 4545 – International standards for Brinell, Vickers, and Knoop hardness testing, covering machine verification, procedure, and result interpretation

Universal Testing Machines (UTMs)

NextGen's Electromechanical Universal Testing Machines

Universal Testing Machines are the backbone of mechanical testing for metals. These systems apply tensile, compressive, flexural, and shear forces to evaluate the strength, elasticity, ductility, and failure behavior of test specimens. We offer both electromechanical and servo-hydraulic UTMs, designed for precise and reliable testing under static load conditions.

UTMs are useful for the determination of properties such as yield strength, elongation, ultimate tensile strength, and fracture load. Our machines are capable of handling an array of sample sizes and materials, as they are configurable for a number of fixtures and extensometers.

Common Standards Supported:

ASTM E8 / E8M – Tensile testing of metallic materials (flat and round specimens)
ASTM A370 – Mechanical testing of steel products
ISO 6892-1 – International method for tensile testing under ambient temperature
EN ISO 527 – Tensile properties of plastics and polymers (for multi-material applications)
ISO 7500-1 – Verification of UTM force accuracy and calibration

Metallography Sample Preparation Equipment

Comprehensive range of metallography sample preparation equipment by NextGen, including grinders, polishers, mounting presses, and precision cutters Metallography plays a critical role in understanding the internal structure and grain behavior of metals. Before any microstructural analysis or surface testing can take place, samples must be properly prepared. NextGen offers a complete suite of metallographic preparation equipment, including abrasive and precision cutters, automatic grinders and polishers, mounting presses, and etching stations.

These tools are used to reveal surface features and prepare cross-sections for hardness testing, microscopy, or failure analysis. Consistency, safety, and compatibility with a diverse array of specimen types and sizes are the primary objectives of our systems.

Relevant Standards:

ASTM E3 – Guide for metallographic sample preparation
ASTM E407 – Microetching techniques to reveal grain boundaries and phases
ISO 6507 – Vickers hardness testing of prepared metallographic surfaces
ISO 4287 – Surface texture and roughness evaluation

Tensile Sample Preparation Equipment

Tensile Sample Preparation Equipment Proper specimen preparation directly affects the reliability of tensile test results. Deviations in specimen dimensions or surface finish can result in misleading data and failed certifications. At NextGen, we supply advanced flat and round tensile sample preparation machines tailored to meet key geometric tolerances and finish requirements for metals.

Our equipment supports rapid and precise machining of standardized samples used in UTMs, minimizing operator error and improving test repeatability. Custom fixtures and inserts are available to support various material types, including aluminum, steel, and Inconel.

Common Standards Supported:

ASTM E8 / E8M – Geometry and machining requirements for tensile specimens
ASTM A370 – Preparation and testing of steel and other metallic products
ISO 6892-1 – Tensile testing method including sample prep standards
DIN 50125 – Standard dimensions for metallic tensile specimens in Europe

Impact Testing Equipment (Charpy and Izod Systems)

Impact testing equipment from NextGen Impact testing is used to measure how materials respond to fast, high-energy loading conditions. It’s a vital method for assessing toughness, ductility, and the tendency of a material to fail in brittle or ductile modes, particularly in safety-critical applications. NextGen provides high-performance Charpy and Izod pendulum impact testing systems with manual and fully automated options.

Proper notching of specimens is critical in this process. We also offer sample preparation equipment that ensures accurate notch geometry, surface finish, and alignment for reliable impact results.

Key Standards Supported:

ASTM E23 – Notched bar impact testing (Charpy and Izod methods)
ISO 148-1 – Determination of impact energy using Charpy pendulum systems
EN 10045-1 – European Charpy impact testing standard for metallic materials

Consumables and Accessories for Complete Testing Workflows

Various consumables for metal testing including grinding papers, polishing discs, etching solutions, hardness test blocks, and metallographic mounts by NextGen

NextGen provides an extensive line of precision-matched accessories and certified consumables to guarantee that your metal testing equipment operates at peak efficiency. These parts are made to match each product type, helping your equipment run efficiently while supporting repeatable testing and minimizing wear over time.

We offer certified Brinell indenters, diamond cone Rockwell indenters, and Vickers/Knoop microhardness indenters for hardness testing, as well as traceable hardness test blocks that comply with ASTM and ISO calibration standards.

Also, we offer a diverse array of tensile specimen inserts, gripping fixtures, and cutting inserts for the machining of both flat and round tensile sample preparation. Our consumables have been engineered for various kinds of materials, including soft metals, hardened steels, and superalloys such as Inconel.

Our catalog contains abrasive cutting wheels, mounting resins, diamond suspensions, grinding papers, and polishing cloths for metallographic preparation. These items have been carefully chosen to make sure that they are compatible with a range of sample types and provide consistent surface finishes. Our products guarantee accurate results, no matter whether you are preparing a sample for microstructure analysis or Vickers hardness indentation.

Every item is backed by traceable manufacturing and designed for direct compatibility with NextGen systems and most third-party brands. We maintain a strategic inventory for fast delivery across North America, helping you reduce downtime and stay on schedule.

Industries and Applications for Metal Testing Equipment

NextGen’s metal testing equipment is trusted across industries where material strength, structural performance, and regulatory compliance are mission-critical. Whether used on the production floor or in R&D laboratories, these systems help validate material properties before components go into service.

Aerospace and Defense

Metal testing systems are integral in the aerospace manufacturing industry for the assurance of the hardness, tensile strength, and fatigue resistance of components used in structural frames, fasteners, and landing gear. Brinell and Rockwell testers are often used to confirm heat treatment results, while UTMs validate load-bearing capacity in accordance with international aerospace standards.

Automotive and Mobility

Metal testing equipment supports quality control in automotive production by measuring hardness in drive shafts, brake rotors, and transmission parts, and confirming ductility in welded joints and chassis components. Charpy impact testers are commonly used to assess brittle fracture behavior in high-speed collision scenarios.

Energy and Power Generation

In energy applications, especially in oil & gas, wind, and power infrastructure, hardness and tensile testing are used to confirm the mechanical integrity of pipes, pressure vessels, and turbine blades. These systems help ensure that metallic materials can withstand thermal cycling, corrosion, and high-load conditions over extended service lifespans.

Construction and Infrastructure

Materials testing is necessary in the fabrication of structural steel and civil engineering. Universal Testing Machines and metallography systems are used to assess the strength of reinforcing bars, anchor bolts, and welded joints in bridges, tunnels, and high-rise structures.

Metal Fabrication and Heat Treatment Facilities

Hardness testers and UTMs are used in machine shops and heat treatment plants to confirm compliance with client specifications. They help verify case depth after carburizing, monitor hardness profiles along welded seams, and confirm metal strength after forming or machining.

Research, Education, and Materials Development

Academic institutions and industrial R&D labs use metal testing equipment to develop new alloys, validate treatments, or simulate service conditions. Systems like Vickers/Knoop microhardness testers and metallographic sample prep machines are essential for fine-scale material evaluation and cross-sectional analysis.

For Laboratories

One partner to equip your complete metals laboratory

Metals testing rarely stops at one machine. NextGen equips the whole quality control laboratory, from tensile and impact testing to hardness, metallography and specimen preparation, and stays responsible for it after delivery.

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Sub-category · 20 products Metal Hardness Testing Equipment - Bench Top and Portable Solutions Metal hardness testing equipment helps laboratories and production teams determine resistance to permanent indentation, material uniformity, and expected performance of metals and alloys. This category brings together benchtop and portable solutions for Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop, Leeb, and related methods. It supports routine inspection, failure analysis, heat-treatment verification, incoming material control, and standards-based hardness testing across diverse industrial applications. Open

Sub-category · 14 products Universal Testing Machines for Metal Testing Universal testing machines for metal testing measure mechanical properties such as tensile strength, compression strength, bending behavior, yield performance, and elongation. This category includes electromechanical and servo-hydraulic systems that can be configured with appropriate grips, fixtures, load cells, and software. These machines support laboratories and manufacturers that need accurate, repeatable data for metals, alloys, fasteners, welds, and structural components. Open

Sub-category · 1 products Horizontal Universal Testing Machines for Metal Testing Horizontal universal testing machines are designed for tensile, proof-load, elongation, and breaking-force testing of long, heavy, or awkward metal specimens that do not fit standard vertical frames. This category supports wire rope, cable, chain, shackles, steel strand, slings, and full-length assemblies. Configurable bed length, capacity, stroke, grips, fixtures, extensometers, guarding, and software help labs perform accurate large-specimen testing. Open

Sub-category · 29 products Metallography Sample Preparation Equipment Metallography sample preparation equipment helps laboratories prepare metal and alloy specimens for reliable microstructural examination. This category covers cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and related preparation stages used before optical or electron microscopy. Proper preparation reduces scratches, deformation, heat damage, and edge loss, making it easier to evaluate grain structure, inclusions, phases, coatings, and material quality with confidence. Open

Sub-category · 25 products Tensile Sample Preparation Equipment Tensile sample preparation equipment helps laboratories produce consistent flat and round specimens before mechanical testing. This category supports CNC machining, polishing, and guided sample-preparation workflows for metals, alloys, composites, plastics, and other structural materials. Reliable preparation improves dimensional repeatability, surface quality, gauge geometry, and test validity, helping QC, research, and production teams reduce outsourcing while supporting ASTM, ISO, DIN, and custom specimen requirements. Open

Sub-category · 28 products Pendulum Impact Testers - Charpy and Izod Systems Pendulum impact testers are used to measure the energy absorbed by a metal specimen during Charpy or Izod fracture testing. This category supports high strain-rate impact evaluation for quality control, material comparison, and standards-based toughness assessment. Suitable systems help laboratories test standard or subsize specimens, document absorbed energy, and understand how metals behave under sudden loading conditions. Open

Sub-category · 1 products Flexural & Bend Testing Systems for Metal Testing Flexural and bend testing systems help laboratories evaluate how metals behave under controlled bending, flattening, and formability conditions. This category supports sheet metal bend testing, three-point bend testing, ductility evaluation, and fixture-based hydraulic or electromechanical testing workflows. These systems are useful for quality control, product development, and standards-based assessment where deformation behavior, bend performance, and failure response must be measured accurately. Open

Sub-category · 3 products Consumables - Hardness Testing, Metallography, Tensile and More… Testing consumables support day-to-day laboratory work across hardness testing, metallography, tensile sample preparation, abrasion testing, and related material evaluation workflows. This category includes essential items such as certified hardness blocks, indenters, cutting discs, grinding papers, polishing cloths, mounting materials, etchants, and replacement accessories. Reliable consumables help maintain accuracy, repeatability, traceability, and smooth sample preparation across routine QC and testing operations. Open

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1 Testing machines Frames for tension, compression, bend and torsion 11

Torsion testing GenTor – Horizontal Torsion Tester NextGen GenTor is a horizontal torsion tester for measuring torque, torsion angle, deformation, and torsional… View product

Servo-hydraulic universal testing NG-SHM Series A – Servo-Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine NG-SHM Series A is a high-force servo-hydraulic universal testing machine for static mechanical testing of metals and… View product

1000 kN Electromechanical universal testing NG-EML Series D – Floor-Standing Universal Testing Machine NG-EML Series D is a heavy-duty floor-standing electromechanical universal testing machine for high-capacity tensile,… View product

10 kN Electromechanical universal testing NG-EML Series B – Dual-Column Universal Testing Machine NG-EML Series B is a dual-column benchtop electromechanical universal testing machine for precision testing from 100… View product

5 kN Electromechanical universal testing NG-EML Series A – Single-Column Universal Testing Machine NG-EML Series A is a compact single-column benchtop universal testing machine for low-force tensile, compression, and… View product

50 kN Electromechanical universal testing NG-EML Series C – Dual-Column Universal Testing Machine NG-EML Series C is a dual-column electromechanical universal testing machine available in bench-top and… View product

Horizontal tensile testing NG-EML Series H – Horizontal Universal Testing Machine NG-EML Series H is a horizontal universal testing machine line for tensile, proof load, elongation, and breaking… View product

Servo-hydraulic universal testing NG-SHM Class B – Servo-Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine NG-SHM Class B is a high-force servo-hydraulic universal testing machine for tensile, compression, and flexural… View product

Servo-hydraulic universal testing NG-SHM Class C – Servo-Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine NG-SHM Class C is a servo-hydraulic universal testing machine for high-force metal testing, with capacity options of… View product

Servo-hydraulic universal testing NG-SHM Class D – Servo-Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine NG-SHM Class D is a servo-hydraulic universal testing machine for high-force mechanical testing of metals and… View product

Servo-hydraulic universal testing NG-SHM Class DP – Servo-Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine NG-SHM Class DP is a high-force servo-hydraulic testing machine with an upper actuator, single-zone test space, and… View product

2 Grips and fixtures What holds the specimen decides whether the result is valid 22

100 kN Flexural and bend testing 3-Point and 4-Point Bending Fixtures for Flexural Testing These 3-point and 4-point bending fixtures support flexural strength, deformation, and modulus testing of natural… View product

20 kN Gripping and fixturing Side-Action Tensile Grips Side action tensile grips provide quick, secure clamping for films, thin sheets, textiles, fine wires, polymer… View product

300 kN Gripping and fixturing Wedge Tensile Grips for Metals and Composites Wedge tensile grips are built for high-load tensile testing of flat and round specimens made from metals, composites,… View product

10 kN Gripping and fixturing Grips and Fixtures for Wood Testing These wood testing grips and fixtures support tensile, shear, flexural, internal bond, and fastener-related… View product

2000 kN Gripping and fixturing Grips and Fixtures for Hydraulic Universal Testing Machines Grips and fixtures for hydraulic universal testing machines are built for high-force tensile, shear, proof load,… View product

300 kN Gripping and fixturing Threaded Grips for Bolt and Nut Testing Threaded grips for bolt and nut tensile testing provide secure axial loading for bolts, studs, nuts, and other… View product

100 kN Gripping and fixturing Pneumatic Grips for Fast and Repeatable Clamping Pneumatic grips provide fast, repeatable air-actuated clamping for universal testing machines in high-throughput… View product

300 kN Flexural and bend testing 3-Point Bending Fixtures for Flexural Testing These bending fixtures support standard 3-point flexural testing of plastics, composites, metals, ceramics, alloys,… View product

Alignment Alignment Device – NADCAP-Ready Precision Fixture The Alignment Device is a NADCAP-ready precision fixture for verifying and correcting load-frame alignment on… View product

100 kN Gripping and fixturing Composite Grips and Fixtures for Tensile and Shear Testing Composite grips and fixtures are engineered for tensile, compression, shear, bending, peel, and delamination testing… View product

300 kN Compression testing Compression Fixtures for Rigid Samples Compression fixtures provide aligned axial loading for rigid samples tested on NG-EML and SHM universal testing… View product

2000 kN Gripping and fixturing Dual-Action Hydraulic Wedge Grips for High-Capacity Testing Dual-Action Hydraulic Grips are high-capacity wedge-clamping fixtures for tensile testing on universal testing… View product

1 kN Gripping and fixturing Eccentric Roller Grips for Thin and Flexible Specimens Eccentric roller grips are built for low-force tensile testing of thin, soft, and flexible specimens such as rubber… View product

2000 kN Flexural and bend testing Flexure Fixtures for Large and Brittle Specimens These flexure fixtures are designed for precise bending tests on large, brittle, or high-strength specimens,… View product

2000 kN Flexural and bend testing Heavy-Duty Bending Fixtures for Hydraulic Flexural Testing Heavy-duty bending fixtures support high-force flexural testing of metals, composites, ceramics, reinforcing bars,… View product

Flexural and bend testing NG-FLX Series A – Flexural and Bend Testing System NG-FLX Series A is an electromechanical flexural and bend testing system for controlled sheet metal bending,… View product

5 kN Gripping and fixturing Self-Tightening Grips for Elastic Materials Self-tightening grips are designed for tensile testing of deformable, elastic, or low-friction materials such as… View product

5 kN Gripping and fixturing Shoulder Fixtures for Pull-Off Testing Shoulder fixtures are specialized tensile grips for specimens and components with shoulder geometries, where… View product

100 kN Gripping and fixturing Snubbing Grips for Wire and Cable Testing Snubbing grips, also known as capstan grips, are designed for tensile testing of wires, cables, ropes, textile… View product

100 kN Gripping and fixturing Specialized Grips and Fixtures for Tear, Peel and Puncture Testing These specialized grips and fixtures expand UTM testing capabilities for tear, peel, puncture, shear, and unique… View product

2000 kN Gripping and fixturing Splitting Fixtures for Rock and Concrete Testing Splitting fixtures for indirect tensile testing are designed for rock, concrete, and composite specimens tested on… View product

300 kN Gripping and fixturing TestStar Series Grips and Fixtures for Hydraulic UTMs TestStar® Series grips and fixtures are high-precision accessories for integrating tensile, snubbing, wedge-action,… View product

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Portable hardness testing Telebrineller – Portable Brinell Hardness Testing System NextGen Telebrineller is a portable Brinell hardness testing system for field use, welding crews, and QA teams that… View product Most requested

Surface roughness testing Surface Roughness Testers NextGen Surface Roughness Testers are portable profilometer-style instruments for measuring surface texture on… View product

Vickers and Knoop hardness testing Micro Vickers and Knoop Hardness Tester The NG-1000 Micro Vickers and Knoop Hardness Tester is designed for accurate microhardness testing with digital,… View product

150 kgf Rockwell hardness testing GenRock NG-150 Series – Rockwell Hardness Tester GenRock NG-150 Series is an advanced Rockwell hardness tester for regular and superficial hardness testing of metals… View product

2900 HV Multi-scale hardness testing UniGen – Universal Hardness Tester UniGen is an all-in-one universal hardness testing system for Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop, and Brinell measurements. View product

650 HBW Brinell hardness testing BrinGen 3000 Series – Digital and Automatic Brinell Hardness Tester BrinGen 3000 Series is a digital Brinell hardness tester for evaluating indentation resistance in metals such as cast… View product

Portable hardness testing UH200 – Ultrasonic Contact Impedance Hardness Tester UH200 is a portable ultrasonic contact impedance hardness tester for fast, accurate hardness checks on metals and… View product

Vickers and Knoop hardness testing Macro Vickers Hardness Tester NG-5000 Series Macro Vickers Hardness Tester is built for accurate macrohardness measurement with standard digital,… View product

150 kgf Rockwell hardness testing NG-RockGen Analogue Series – Rockwell Hardness Tester NG-RockGen Analogue Series is a Rockwell hardness tester for routine hardness measurement of metals, available in… View product

Portable hardness testing NG-LeebGen 3000 – Portable Leeb Rebound Hardness Tester LeebGen 3000 is a portable Leeb rebound hardness tester for non-destructive metal hardness measurement in the lab,… View product

Brinell hardness testing BrinGen Scope – CCD Brinell Measuring Scope BrinGen Scope is an advanced CCD Brinell measuring scope for manual or digital Brinell hardness testing systems. View product

Rockwell hardness testing NG-RockGen DGEN Series – Digital Rockwell Hardness Tester NG-RockGen DGEN Series is a digital Rockwell hardness tester for measuring metal hardness by indentation depth under… View product

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Impact testing Class J – Automatic Charpy and Izod Impact Tester Class J is an automatic Charpy and Izod impact testing system for low-energy impact evaluation of plastics and… View product

Specimen notching Triple-Specimen Motorized Charpy Notching Machine GenNotch 4000UPG is a motorized Charpy notch making machine designed to prepare three impact specimens in one cycle. View product

Impact testing Class D – Single-Column Charpy Impact Tester Class D is a single-column Charpy impact tester for high-energy pendulum testing of metallic specimens up to 750 J. View product

Specimen notching and broaching Specimen Notching and Broaching Machine GenNotch 4000 is a motorized specimen notching and broaching machine for preparing Charpy and Izod impact specimens… View product

Specimen conditioning GenChamber – Impact Specimen Cooling and Heating Chamber GenChamber is an impact specimen cooling and heating temperature chamber for conditioning Charpy and Izod specimens… View product

Impact testing Class G – Single-Column Charpy and Izod Impact Tester Class G is a single-column Charpy and Izod impact tester for high-precision pendulum testing of metals and… View product

Notch verification NG-NPS-CIS – Charpy/Izod Notch Verification Projector NG-NPS-CIS is a Charpy/Izod notch verification projector for precise inspection of U- and V-type impact specimens. View product

750 J Impact testing Class H – Dual-Column Charpy Impact Tester Class H is a servo-motor dual-column Charpy impact tester for high-volume metal impact testing of hard materials. View product

Drop weight impact testing DWT-1800 – Computer-Controlled Drop Weight Impact Tester DWT-1800 is a computer-controlled drop weight impact testing machine for evaluating impact resistance in metal and… View product

Drop weight impact testing NG-FWT1 and NG-FWT2 – Drop Weight Impact Testers NG-FWT1 and NG-FWT2 are low-capacity vertical drop weight impact testers for controlled falling-weight tests up to… View product

Specimen conditioning NG-ISCC Series – Impact Specimen Cooling Chamber NG-ISCC Series is a low-temperature chamber for conditioning Charpy impact specimens before pendulum impact testing. View product

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Mounting GenVac MP Series – Vacuum Impregnation System for Epoxy Mounting GenVac MP Series is a vacuum impregnation system for epoxy cold mounting of porous metallographic specimens. View product

50 mm Mounting GenPress MFA HYD – Fully Automatic Hydraulic Mounting Press GenPress MFA HYD is a fully automatic hydraulic mounting press for preparing metallographic samples before grinding,… View product

203 mm Grinding and polishing GenGrind N Series 200S / 250S / 300S – Grinder and Polisher GenGrind N Series is a manual metallographic grinder and polisher available in 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch formats,… View product

Grinding and polishing GenGrind Belt BT – Tabletop Dual-Stage Belt Grinder GenGrind Belt BT is a dual-stage tabletop belt grinder for metallographic sample preparation where compact size and… View product

Metallographic examination G-800E – Trinocular Metallurgical Microscope G-800E is an inverted trinocular metallurgical microscope for industrial, research, and educational metallurgy… View product

Precision sectioning GenCut GL100E – Low-Speed Precision Metallographic Cutter GenCut GL100E is a low-speed automatic precision cutter for metallographic preparation of small and delicate… View product

100 mm Precision sectioning GenCut GL100M – Manual Metallographic Cutting Machine GenCut GL100M is a precision manual metallographic sample cutting machine for clean, controlled preparation of metal… View product

Abrasive sectioning GenCut GL120XY – Multi-Function Abrasive Cut-Off Saw GenCut GL 120XY is a multifunction abrasive cut-off saw for automated metallographic sectioning of metal specimens up… View product

Abrasive sectioning GenCut GL170XY – Multi-Function Abrasive Cut-Off Saw GenCut GL 170XY is a large-capacity abrasive cut-off saw for automated metallographic sample cutting up to Φ170 mm. View product

5000 rpm Precision sectioning GenCut GL200E – High-Speed Precision Metallographic Cutter GenCut GL200E is a high-speed automatic precision metallographic cutter for accurate sectioning of metals, ceramics,… View product

3000 rpm Precision sectioning GenCut GL350 – Metallographic Cutting Machine GenCut GL350 is a precision metallographic sample cutting machine for larger laboratory and industrial specimens. View product

2100 rpm Precision sectioning GenCut GL80A – Precision Metallographic Cutting Machine GenCut GL80A is a precision metallographic sample cutting machine for preparing metal specimens with a cutting… View product

Grinding and polishing GenGrind Belt BF – Floor-Standing Dual-Stage Belt Grinder GenGrind Belt BF is a heavy-duty floor-standing dual-stage belt grinder for high-volume metallographic sample… View product

254 mm Grinding and polishing GenGrind FA-IC 250D – Fully Automatic Dual-Wheel Grinder and Polisher GenGrind FA-IC 250D is a fully automatic dual-wheel metallographic grinder and polisher designed for… View product

250 mm Grinding and polishing GenGrind FA-IC 250S – Fully Automatic Single-Wheel Grinder and Polisher GenGrind FA-IC 250S is a fully automatic single-wheel grinder and polisher for repeatable metallographic sample… View product

100 rpm Grinding and polishing GenGrind FA-IC – Fully Automatic Dual-Wheel Grinder and Polisher GenGrind FA-IC Dual Wheel Fully Automatic is a metallographic grinder and polisher built to automate sample… View product

250 mm Grinding and polishing GenGrind SA-C 250S – Semi-Automatic Grinder and Polisher GenGrind SA-C 250S is a semi-automatic metallographic grinder and polisher for repeatable sample preparation with… View product

254 mm Grinding and polishing GenGrind SA-I 250S – Semi-Automatic Grinder and Polisher GenGrind SA-I 250S is a semi-automatic single-wheel grinder and polisher for metallographic sample preparation with… View product

50 mm Mounting GenPress MFA Dual HYD – Fully Automatic Dual Hydraulic Mounting Press GenPress MFA Dual HYD is a fully automatic dual hydraulic mounting press for higher-throughput metallographic sample… View product

50 mm Mounting GenPress MFA MOT – Fully Automatic Motorized Mounting Press GenPress MFA MOT is a fully automatic motorized mounting press for compression mounting of metallographic samples… View product

Mounting GenVac MP3 Series – Vacuum Impregnation System for Epoxy Mounting GenVac MP3 is an intelligent vacuum impregnation system for epoxy mounting of porous metallographic specimens. View product

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Tensile specimen preparation NG-AutoPol – Automatic Longitudinal Polisher for Tensile Specimens NG-AutoPol is an automatic longitudinal polishing system for metallic tensile and fatigue specimens. View product

24,000 rpm Flat specimen preparation TensileMill CNC MINI – Compact Flat Tensile Specimen Preparation Machine TensileMill CNC MINI is a compact flat tensile specimen preparation system for laboratories that need in-house CNC… View product

Flat specimen preparation TensileMill CNC XL – Flat Tensile Specimen Preparation Machine TensileMill CNC XL is a high-capacity flat tensile specimen preparation machine for laboratories and production… View product

500 mm Gauge length marking GenMark 500 – Automatic Gauge Length Marking Machine The GenMark 500 is a full-automatic gauge length marking machine for metal bar, rebar and wire rod, applying the… View product

24,000 rpm Flat specimen preparation TensileMill CNC Classic Upgrade – Flat Tensile Specimen Preparation Machine TensileMill CNC Classic Upgrade is a hybrid CNC specimen preparation system for machining flat tensile and… View product

18,000 rpm Flat specimen preparation TensileMill CNC MICRO – Flat Tensile Specimen Preparation Machine TensileMill CNC MICRO is a compact 2-axis machine for preparing flat tensile and impact specimens in-house. View product

4000 rpm Round specimen preparation TensileTurn CNC Classic Upgrade – Round Tensile Specimen Preparation Machine TensileTurn CNC Classic Upgrade is a compact CNC lathe for accurate, repeatable preparation of round tensile… View product

3500 rpm Round specimen preparation TensileTurn CNC Industrial Upgrade – Round Tensile Specimen Preparation Machine TensileTurn CNC Industrial Upgrade is a compact CNC lathe for preparing standardized round tensile specimens in… View product

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Test software GenTest – Advanced UTM Testing Software GenTest is NextGen’s advanced UTM testing software for electromechanical universal testing machines, managing test… View product

Test software GenTest v3.0 Software for Universal Testing Machines GenTest v3.0 is NextGen’s data acquisition and test control software for universal testing machines, built around… View product

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Consumables Hardness Test Blocks, Indenters and Accessories Hardness test blocks, indenters, and accessories support daily verification and reliable operation of metal hardness… View product

Consumables Metallography Consumables Metallography consumables cover the materials needed for sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching, and… View product

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FAQs

What types of metal testing equipment does NextGen offer?

NextGen supplies a complete metal-testing line, so you can equip a full workflow from one manufacturer. The range covers six groups:

Hardness testers: Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers/Knoop and portable systems.
Universal testing machines: electromechanical and servo-hydraulic frames for tensile, compression, bend and shear.
Pendulum impact testers: Charpy and Izod systems.
Metallography sample preparation: cutting, mounting, grinding and polishing.
Tensile and impact specimen preparation: flat and round specimen machines.
Consumables: indenters, test blocks, wheels, resins and abrasives.

If you're not sure where a specific test fits, tell us what you need to measure and we'll point you to the right family.

How do I choose the right metal testing system for my lab?

Start from the property you need to measure, and the machine follows from that. As a quick guide:

For hardness of a finished part or an incoming batch, use a hardness tester.
For strength, yield, elongation or modulus, use a universal testing machine.
For toughness or brittle behaviour, often at temperature, use a pendulum impact tester.
For samples that must be cut, mounted and polished before analysis, use metallography preparation.
For standard tensile or Charpy blanks machined to tolerance, use specimen preparation.

After that it comes down to two things: the capacity you need (force range and specimen size) and the standard you test to. Our engineers size the system with you, so you don't pay for headroom you'll never use, or hit a ceiling a year later.

Which international standards does NextGen's metal testing equipment support?

The equipment is built around the standards labs are actually audited against: ASTM, ISO, EN, DIN, GB/T and JIS among others. A few common ones by test type:

Tensile: ASTM E8/E8M, ISO 6892.
Hardness: ASTM E18 (Rockwell), E10 (Brinell), E92/E384 (Vickers/Knoop); ISO 6508, 6506, 6507.
Impact: ASTM E23, ISO 148.

Each product page lists the exact standards that model meets, and you can also browse equipment by the standard you work to through our Testing by Standard index. If a customer specification names a standard you don't see, send it over and we'll confirm compatibility.

What's the difference between hardness, tensile and impact testing, and which do I need?

They answer different questions about the same metal:

Hardness measures resistance to a localised indent. It's fast, and often done on finished parts with little or no damage, which suits incoming inspection, heat-treat verification and production checks.
Tensile pulls a specimen to failure to measure strength, yield and ductility. It's destructive, but it gives the numbers most material specs are written to.
Impact measures the energy a notched specimen absorbs when it fractures under a sudden blow. That's your read on toughness and brittle failure, especially at low temperature.

Most metal QC programs use two or three of these together. Tell us the material and the spec, and we'll tell you which combination it calls for. See hardness, universal testing and impact.

What hardness testing methods are available, and how do I pick one?

The right method depends on the material, the part, and how much of the surface you can use. In short:

Method	Best suited to
Rockwell	Fast pass/fail on most metals and production parts. Direct reading, minimal prep.
Brinell	Castings, forgings and coarse or heat-treated structures. A large indent averages out non-uniform grain.
Vickers / Knoop	Micro to macro loads: coatings, case depth, thin sections, welds and small features.
Portable	Large, heavy or installed parts that can't come to the lab. Tested where they sit.

Across these you'll find bench systems such as the GenRock NG-150 Rockwell series and the Macro Vickers line. If you're not sure which scale your spec needs, we'll confirm it for you.

What's the difference between electromechanical and servo-hydraulic universal testing machines?

Both pull, push and bend specimens. The difference is how they generate force and where each performs best:

Electromechanical (NG-EML) is screw-driven, precise and quiet. It suits routine tensile, compression and flexural work through low-to-high force ranges, with the fine crosshead control that gives accurate elongation and modulus.
Servo-hydraulic (NG-SHM) is built for very high static forces and the stiff, heavy-load testing that metals like structural steel and large fasteners demand.

A rule of thumb: pick electromechanical for accuracy and versatility at everyday loads, and servo-hydraulic once required forces climb into the high-capacity range. Send us your peak force and specimen, and we'll place you in the right family.

Do I need separate machines for tensile, compression, bend and shear?

No. One universal testing machine handles all of them, and what changes is the grips and fixtures you fit to it. Tensile uses grips, compression uses platens, bend uses a flexure fixture, and shear uses a shear tool. Because the fixtures are interchangeable on the same frame, you cover several test types with a single investment and change set-ups in minutes.

What sample preparation do I need before testing metals?

It depends on the test, but prep falls into two streams:

Metallography preparation for microscopy, microhardness and structure analysis. The sample is sectioned, mounted, then ground and polished to a clean, damage-free surface.
Specimen preparation for tensile and impact testing. Blanks are machined to the exact geometry and tolerance the standard specifies.

Good prep is what makes results repeatable. A poorly cut or overheated sample skews everything measured afterwards, so we treat it as part of the test.

What does a metallography sample preparation workflow involve?

It runs in three stages, and NextGen supplies the equipment for each:

Sectioning: cutting the sample without heat damage, using abrasive cut-off saws or precision cutters.
Mounting: encasing the sample in resin for safe, repeatable handling with a mounting press.
Grinding and polishing: bringing the surface to a mirror finish on a grinder-polisher.

The consumables for each stage, from blades and resins to grinding and polishing discs, come from the same catalogue.

How are tensile and impact specimens prepared to standard?

To CNC tolerances, so the geometry doesn't become a source of error. NextGen's specimen systems cover both shapes:

Flat specimens: the TensileMill CNC machines flat tensile and Charpy/Izod blanks to ASTM and ISO profiles.
Round specimens: the TensileTurn CNC turns round bar to standard gauge dimensions.

Charpy and Izod blanks are notched separately to the required profile. Browse the full specimen preparation range for the flat and round options.

Are NextGen's testing systems software-controlled?

Yes. The universal testing machines run on GenTest, our data-acquisition and control software. It handles test set-up, live load and extension curves, automatic calculation of results, and report export. Operators run to a saved method and get consistent output, rather than configuring each test by hand.

Can a system be expanded or upgraded later?

Yes. The machines are built to be extended. You can add grips and fixtures for new test types, extensometers for tighter strain measurement, temperature chambers or furnaces for hot and cold testing, and software options as your reporting needs change. Accessories bought later stay compatible with the frame you already own, so adding a capability doesn't mean buying a new machine.

Can the equipment test at high or low temperatures?

Yes. Temperature chambers and furnaces integrate with the universal testing machines for hot and cold tensile and compression work. Impact specimens can be conditioned to temperature before a Charpy or Izod test, which matters because toughness often drops sharply as metal gets colder. Tell us the temperature range you need, and we'll spec the right chamber or conditioning set-up with the frame.

What load capacities are available across the universal testing range?

Between the electromechanical and servo-hydraulic families, the range spans low bench-top forces up to very high static loads for structural metals, and each model page states its exact rated capacity. When you're choosing, size for the strongest material you expect to test with sensible headroom above it. That keeps readings in the accurate part of the load cell's range and leaves room for heavier work later.

Does NextGen provide grips and fixtures for different specimen types?

Yes, a full range of grips and fixtures to match the specimen and the test: wedge, hydraulic, pneumatic and roller grips for tensile; platens for compression; flexure fixtures for bend testing; and shear tools. They cover round, flat, wire, thin-sheet and composite specimens, and they mount on the same universal frame, so you can move between test types without changing machines.

What consumables are available for metal testing?

Everything the equipment uses day to day is stocked in one place: indenters and certified test blocks for hardness testers; cut-off wheels and precision blades for sectioning; mounting resins; and grinding and polishing discs and abrasives for sample prep. Browse the consumables catalogue, or send your model and we'll match the right supplies to it.

Does NextGen install the equipment and train our team?

Yes. Installation and commissioning are done on site, followed by hands-on operator training that covers set-up, method creation, daily verification and routine maintenance. The training is tailored to the systems you buy and the standards you work to, so your team is running tests on their own before we leave.

Is calibration and ongoing support available?

Yes. NextGen provides calibration and verification traceable to recognised standards, plus spare parts and both remote and on-site service. Regular calibration keeps results defensible in an audit, and support continues for the life of the equipment, so a system bought today stays accurate and serviceable for years.

What warranty comes with the equipment?

Every system ships with a standard manufacturer's warranty, with the option to extend it. Once the warranty period ends, our service and spare-parts support continues, so cover is about keeping the equipment productive over its life, not only the first year. For the exact terms on a specific system, ask us when you request a quote.

Can NextGen supply a complete metal testing laboratory?

Yes. Because the whole range is in-house (hardness, universal testing, impact, metallography and specimen preparation), we can specify, supply, install and train across a full lab in one coordinated project, with equipment matched to work together and to your standards. Tell us your scope and we'll build the package.

What industries use NextGen's metal testing equipment?

The range is used across aerospace, automotive, foundries and forging, fastener manufacturing, oil and gas, construction and rebar, and universities and research groups, as well as independent and accredited testing laboratories. Anywhere metal has to meet a strength, hardness or toughness specification, this equipment does the checking.

How do I request a quote, catalogue or demonstration?

You can request a quote from any product or category page, and download the catalogue from the same pages. If you'd like to see a system in action first, ask about a demonstration or a sample test on your own material. It's the best way to confirm a machine fits your workflow before you commit. Browse the full Metal Testing Equipment range to get started.