Additive manufacturing (AM) has evolved from a platform of simple prototypes to the production of mission-critical components for use in high-tech industries such as automotive, aerospace and healthcare.
Currently, there’s not enough data for designers and manufacturers to accurately predict the performance of some additive-manufactured parts.
April 10, 2018
NIST’s Material Measurement Lab contributes to the measurement methods, standards, data, and models required to realize the full promise of additive manufacturing.
The standard was developed by ASTM International’s subcommittee on materials and processes, part of the larger committee on additive manufacturing technologies (F42).
Ballbar technology that auto-diagnoses machine tool performance has been a cornerstone of precision machining operations for more than two decades. In 2009, Renishaw introduced the QC20-W wireless ballbar system; and today, companies that one might not think of as using ballbars are now utilizing the technology in new and exciting ways.
This step sets a framework for the company to work with DNV GL having the goal of producing 3D-printed parts created on Aurora machines to be independently certified as fit for their in tended purpose and meeting global certification requirements.