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Customer Testimonial: Nikel Precision Group
Nikel Precision Group’s Experience with NEXGEN At Nikel Precision Group, precision and reliability are critical to their success in serving the military, aerospace, and medical industries. Each of these sectors demands highly…

Plunge Milling & When to Deploy It
Plunge Milling: An Efficient Roughing Technique In precision milling, roughing is a critical stage that lays the foundation for an efficient and accurate machining process. One of the most effective…
Why Custom = Productivity
The Top 5 Reasons a Custom Carbide Tool Can Boost Your Productivity In the fast-paced world of manufacturing and machining, staying ahead of the competition often boils down to efficiency…
Challenges of Making Carbide End Mills
10 Challenges Faced in Producing High Performance Carbide Cutting Tools Producing a carbide end mill involves several challenges due to the material’s properties, manufacturing complexities, and performance requirements. These challenges…
Why Titanium is Used in Planes but not Cars
Why Titanium is Used in Planes: Titanium is commonly used in aerospace applications but not typically in car construction is due to a combination of its material properties, cost, and…
Top 5 Uses for Chamfer Mills
A carbide chamfer mill is a versatile tool commonly used in manufacturing for creating precise chamfers and other angled cuts. Its hardness and durability make it ideal for working with…
What Makes Up a Jet Engine Anyway?
A commercial jet engine is a highly sophisticated machine designed to generate thrust efficiently while operating under extreme conditions. Its primary elements can be categorized into major components and subsystems,…
Challenges and Strategies to Milling Titanium
Milling titanium alloys like Ti-6Al-4V (a widely used alpha-beta titanium alloy) presents several challenges due to the material’s unique properties. These challenges include: 1. High Strength and Toughness 2. Poor…
Job Posting – Application Specialist – Midwest
Department: Sales | Territory: MO, KS, AR, NE NEXGEN Tooling is a leading manufacturer of custom and standard carbide tooling, proudly based in Springvale, Maine. Specializing in the aerospace and…
Job Posting – Applications Specialist – Northeast
Department: Sales | Territory: CT, PA, NJ, NY, MA NEXGEN Tooling is a leading manufacturer of custom and standard carbide tooling, proudly based in Springvale, Maine. Specializing in the aerospace…
Job Posting – CNC Tool & Cutter Grinder
First Shift | Location: ME Overview: NEXGEN Tooling LLC, based in Springvale, Maine, is a premier manufacturer of high-performance carbide cutting tools. With cutting-edge grinding equipment and a team of…
Top Challenges & Strategies to Milling Nickel-based Alloys?
Milling nickel-based alloys, such as Inconel, Monel, and Hastelloy, poses significant challenges due to their unique properties. These materials are prized for their strength, corrosion resistance, and ability to maintain…