Work Item
ASTM WK71268
New Test Method for Additive manufacturing -- Qualification principles -- Laser-based powder bed fusion of polymers -- Part 1: General principles, preparation of test specimens
1. Scope
This document specifies the general principles to be followed when test specimens of thermoplastic materials are prepared by laser-based powder bed fusion, which is also called laser sintering. The laser-sintering process is used to prepare specimens layer upon layer in which thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed. This document provides a basis for establishing reproducible sintering conditions. Its purpose is to promote uniformity in describing the main process parameters, build orientation of the sintering process and also to establish uniform practice in reporting sintering conditions. The particular conditions required for reproducible preparation of test specimens which will give comparable results will vary for each material used. These conditions shall be agreed upon between the interested parties.
Keywords
AM; additive manufacturing
Rationale
No such standard presently exists.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 01-06-2020
Technical Contact: Jesse Boyer