UNE-EN ISO/ASTM 52904:2020

1.1 This practice describes the operation and productioncontrol of metal powder bed fusion (PBF) machines andprocesses to meet critical applications such as commercialaerospace components and medical implants. The requirementscontained herein are applicable for production components andmechanical test specimens using powder bed fusion (PBF) withboth laser and electron beams.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriatesafety, health, and environmental practices and determinethe applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.3 This international standard was developed in accordancewith internationally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendationsissued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.