ASTM F3303-24 - Additive manufacturing of metals — Process characteristics and performance — Metal powder bed fusion process to meet critical applications

1.1 Warning—This document does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.2 This document covers the operation and production control of metal powder bed fusion (PBF) machines and processes for areas of critical applications. A critical application is assumed once failing parts-functionality leads to immediate threats.

1.3 This document is applicable for production of parts and mechanical test specimens using powder bed fusion (PBF) with both laser and electron beams.

1.4 Specifications related to specific fields of application are provided in respective standards.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.