ASTM International announces the start of work on a standard for 3D printing of automotive parts

ASTM International’s F42 Additive Manufacturing Technology Committee is developing a standard that will be used to assign classes of printed parts across a variety of automotive industries. The part grade metric detailed in the proposed standard (WK87222) will be used in the engineering, procurement, non-destructive inspection, testing, qualification and certification processes needed for 3D-printed automotive parts.

ASTM International says the rating system will establish a consistent methodology for defining and reporting failure consequences associated with automotive parts created using additive manufacturing. It also encourages all interested parties to join F42 in the development of WK87222 and other proposed standards.

The ASTM F42 Committee was established in 2009 to bring together specialists in 3D printing and additive manufacturing to establish industry standards. Meeting twice a year, more than 150 committee members attend two-day technical meetings, and all standards of the eight technical subcommittees are published in the ASTM Annual Standards Book.

“The proposed standard is the first step in providing a classification system for 3D printing parts for the automotive industry,” said ASTM member Chuck Nostedt. “This document is a step towards adding parts classes/classifications in all areas of transportation. Part classes/classifications in the additive manufacturing process are new to the automotive industry. Automotive is just one part of the larger transportation sector. Other grades/classifications of parts are needed for other modes of transport, including rail and sea.

Source: www.astm.org