NextGen Material Testing

Master Macro Vickers and Knoop Hardness Testing with NextGen's Step-by-Step Operation Guide Get a full walkthrough of NextGen's Macro Vickers and Knoop Hardness Tester, including sample setup, automated test sequences, and touchscreen controller operation. See how the motorized turret simplifies magnification changes, explore the 0.3 kg to 50 kg force range, and learn how to print results instantly while meeting ASTM E384, ASTM E92, and ISO 6507 standards. Discover digital and CCD optical analysis, a built-in CCD camera for precise imaging, and seamless data transfer to a PC for Word and Excel reporting. Learn about upgrades to semi-automatic and fully automatic modes with autofocus and Z-axis control, applications for metals, ceramics, and coatings, scale conversions to HRA, HRC, HRD and more, and accuracy supported by NIST certified consumables. Learn more about the product: https://lnkd.in/ddnheKnu Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dqmYVuiR #VickersHardnessTester #KnoopHardnessTester #HardnessTesting

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Advanced Leeb Rebound Portable Hardness Tester: NG – LeebGen 3000 Looking for faster, on-site metal hardness checks without moving the part? NextGen Material Testing, Inc. presents the NG-LeebGen 3000, a portable Leeb rebound hardness tester providing HL readings and conversions to common scales for rapid QA on large or installed components in the lab or field. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dN7yUQKn Explore our latest blog posts: https://lnkd.in/eHGydKd2 #LeebHardness #PortableHardnessTester #MaterialsTesting

Inside the MFR450: Fast, Standard Compliant MFR and MVR Testing and Easy Maintenance Watch the NG MFR MFR450 run a full melt flow rate and melt volume rate test plus a complete maintenance cycle. Learn how to set up, switch between mass and volume methods, and capture real time data with the optical displacement system while staying compliant with ISO 1133 and ASTM D1238. Explore features that boost accuracy and throughput, including a 7 inch touchscreen, Omron controlled oven, high temperature alloy cylinder and piston, automated cutting, integrated microprinter, and a self guided high hardness piston. See the specialized die plug for high flow materials, detachable die support plate, organized weight box, and optional encoder for displacement based MVR testing. Covers a wide range from 0.1 g per 10 min to 2000 g per 10 min for diverse thermoplastics, backed by lifetime support and readily available consumables. Learn more about the product: https://lnkd.in/dV8qDRB4 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dGDX2SEm #MeltFlowIndexer #ASTMD1238 #ISO1133

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6 Key Signs That Your Testing Equipment Needs an Upgrade Seeing more downtime or inconsistent results from your testing equipment? This guide flags six upgrade signals: calibration drift, rising maintenance costs, outdated software, compliance gaps to ASTM or ISO, data bottlenecks, and limited automation. NextGen Material Testing, Inc. explains how modern platforms improve accuracy, throughput, and traceability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dnDHXETb Explore our latest blog posts: https://lnkd.in/eHGydKd2 #MaterialsTesting #TestingEquipment #QualityControl #ASTM #ISOCompliance #Manufacturing

How Abrasive Is Your Rock? Live Cerchar CAI Test to ASTM D7625-10 Watch the West Cerchar Abrasivity Index Tester run a full Cerchar Abrasivity Index procedure in compliance with ASTM D7625-10. See the 70 N stylus scratch over 10 mm and the resulting tip wear captured with a digital microscope to calculate CAI, revealing a rock's tool wear potential for mining, tunneling, and underground projects. Discover the system's rigid load frame, precise specimen clamping, 0.01 mm scratch control, and optional accessories including a digital microscope, stylus sharpening tool, and indenter visualization that enhance accuracy and repeatability. Learn more about the machine: https://lnkd.in/d_jDMBJV Watch here: https://lnkd.in/d5K6af6e #CercharAbrasivityIndex #RockAbrasivityTesting #ASTMD762510

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Advanced Rockwell Hardness Testing Systems – GenRock NG-150 Series Need consistency in Rockwell hardness testing from lab to line? NextGen Material Testing, Inc. offers the GenRock NG-150 Series with automatic test cycles, precise force application, standard Rockwell scales HRA HRB HRC, and ASTM E18 compliance. Touchscreen control, statistics, and data export support fast, traceable QA. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d_e2dV-Z Explore our latest blog posts: https://lnkd.in/eHGydKd2 #RockwellHardness #MaterialsTesting #ASTME18

Inside the Charpy Lab: Full Run of NextGen's Class D Single-Column Impact Tester Watch a complete, step-by-step Charpy impact test on NextGen's Class D single-column pendulum tester. From connecting the air supply and setting the safety shield to unlocking via touchscreen, zeroing and elevating the pendulum, initiating impact, and automatic specimen removal, the video shows the full operation sequence. Built for ASTM E23, ISO 148, and EN10045, the system covers 150 J to 750 J, with a robust single-column frame, a fully enclosed test chamber, and a PLC touchscreen with analog and digital readouts. Optional PC connectivity via GenTest enables semi-automatic testing. For compact, lower energy labs, the Class G Impact Tester performs both Charpy and Izod to international standards. Learn more about the machine: https://lnkd.in/dXHPK28G Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dZs6yDd6 #CharpyImpactTesting #PendulumImpactTester #ASTME23