SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52941:2021
(Main)Additive manufacturing - System performance and reliability - Acceptance tests for laser metal powder-bed fusion machines for metallic materials for aerospace application (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
Additive manufacturing - System performance and reliability - Acceptance tests for laser metal powder-bed fusion machines for metallic materials for aerospace application (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
This document specifies requirements and test methods for the qualification and re-qualification of laser beam machines for metal powder bed fusion additive manufacturing for aerospace applications.
It can also be used to verify machine features during periodic inspections or following maintenance and repair activities.
Additive Fertigung - Systemleistung und Betriebssicherheit - Abnahmeprüfung von pulverbettbasierten Laserstrahlanlagen für metallische Werkstoffe für Luft- und Raumfahrtanwendungen (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren zur Qualifizierung und Wiederholungsprüfung von pulverbettbasierten Laserstrahlanlagen zum Schmelzen metallischer Werkstoffe für die additive Fertigung in Luft- und Raumfahrtanwendungen fest.
Sie kann auch verwendet werden, um die Anlagenmerkmale während der regelmäßig stattfindenden Inspektionen oder nach Wartungs- und Reparaturaktivitäten zu verifizieren.
Fabrication additive - Performance et fiabilité du système - Essais de réception pour machines de fusion laser sur lit de poudre pour les matériaux métalliques pour l’application aérospatiale (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai pour la qualification et la requalification des machines à faisceau laser pour la fabrication additive par fusion sur lit de poudre métallique dans les applications aérospatiales.
Il peut également être utilisé pour vérifier les fonctionnalités de la machine lors des inspections périodiques ou à la suite d'activités de maintenance ou de réparation.
Dodajalna izdelava - Zmogljivost in zanesljivost sistema - Preskusi sprejemljivosti za stroje za spajanje kovinskega prahu na podlagi z laserskim žarkom za letalsko in vesoljsko industrijo (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 31-Jul-2019
- Publication Date
- 08-Dec-2020
- Technical Committee
- VAR - Welding
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 03-Dec-2020
- Due Date
- 07-Feb-2021
- Completion Date
- 09-Dec-2020
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
Overview
SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52941:2021 specifies critical requirements and standardized test methods for qualifying and re-qualifying laser metal powder-bed fusion (PBF-LB) machines used for additive manufacturing of metallic materials, specifically for aerospace applications. This European and international standard ensures that machines meet strict performance and reliability criteria, facilitating high quality, safety, and consistency in 3D printing for aerospace components. The document is essential for manufacturers, operators, and regulators seeking to maintain control over additive manufacturing processes and verification of machine capabilities during installation, periodic inspection, maintenance, or after significant modifications.
Key Topics
- Qualification and Re-qualification: Specifies initial and ongoing requirements for machine installation, maintenance, and post-repair or upgrade validation.
- Laser and Optical System Testing: Outlines methods for assessing laser power, stability, beam geometry, position, and scanning mechanisms using referenced ISO test procedures.
- Mechanical Function Assessment: Details approaches to verify build platform positioning, powder feed mechanisms, and the accuracy of all machine movements.
- Environmental and Operational Controls: Requires documentation and monitoring of key environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, gas purity, and chamber pressure.
- Data and Safety System Verification: Ensures that data recording systems and safety interlocks function correctly to support traceability and operational safety.
- Optional and Advanced Tests: Recommends test artifacts, build area assessments, and gas flow analyses for a comprehensive evaluation of machine performance.
- Test Documentation: Provides a template and requirements for reporting results, ensuring traceability and compliance with ISO/ASTM 52941.
Applications
ISO/ASTM 52941 is a cornerstone standard for organizations involved in:
- Aerospace Additive Manufacturing: Enabling the production of critical metallic parts where system consistency and reliability are paramount.
- Quality Assurance & Control: Supporting systematic machine acceptance, inspection routines, and regulatory audits.
- Machine Installation and Commissioning: Serving as a checklist for initial machine setup and baseline performance validation.
- Maintenance and Upgrades: Mandating re-qualification after major repairs, component replacements, software updates, or machine relocations.
- Regulatory Compliance and Certification: Providing an internationally recognized method to document machine capabilities in line with aerospace and industrial quality requirements.
By following this standard, organizations can minimize production risks, maximize part reliability, and demonstrate commitment to industry benchmarks.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive quality and compatibility, SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52941:2021 references and should be implemented in conjunction with related standards, including:
- ISO 11146: Test methods for laser beam characterization, including width, divergence, and propagation.
- ISO 11554: Procedures for assessing laser power, energy, and time characteristics.
- ISO/ASTM 52900: General principles and vocabulary for additive manufacturing.
- ISO/ASTM 52921: Terminology and test methodologies for coordinate systems in AM.
- ISO/ASTM 52902: Test artifacts for assessing geometric capability of additive manufacturing systems.
- EN 60825-1 and ISO 11553-1: Laser safety and risk mitigation for machinery operation.
Keywords: additive manufacturing, laser powder-bed fusion, system qualification, machine acceptance, aerospace applications, system reliability, machine re-qualification, metallic materials, 3D printing standards, ISO/ASTM 52941, laser testing, mechanical function, environmental controls, safety systems, quality assurance, audit compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52941:2021 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Additive manufacturing - System performance and reliability - Acceptance tests for laser metal powder-bed fusion machines for metallic materials for aerospace application (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)". This standard covers: This document specifies requirements and test methods for the qualification and re-qualification of laser beam machines for metal powder bed fusion additive manufacturing for aerospace applications. It can also be used to verify machine features during periodic inspections or following maintenance and repair activities.
This document specifies requirements and test methods for the qualification and re-qualification of laser beam machines for metal powder bed fusion additive manufacturing for aerospace applications. It can also be used to verify machine features during periodic inspections or following maintenance and repair activities.
SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52941:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.030 - Additive manufacturing; 49.025.01 - Materials for aerospace construction in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52941:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 15998:2011, SIST EN 840-4:2020, SIST-TS CEN/TS 16326:2013, oSIST prEN ISO/ASTM 52941:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2021
Dodajalna izdelava - Zmogljivost in zanesljivost sistema - Preskusi sprejemljivosti
za stroje za spajanje kovinskega prahu na podlagi z laserskim žarkom za letalsko
in vesoljsko industrijo (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
Additive manufacturing - System performance and reliability - Acceptance tests for laser
metal powder-bed fusion machines for metallic materials for aerospace application
(ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
Additive Fertigung - Systemleistung und Betriebssicherheit - Abnahmeprüfung von
pulverbettbasierten Laserstrahlanlagen für metallische Werkstoffe für Luft- und
Raumfahrtanwendungen (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
Fabrication additive - Performance et fiabilité du système - Essais de réception pour
machines de fusion laser sur lit de poudre pour les matériaux métalliques pour
l’application aérospatiale (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO/ASTM 52941:2020
ICS:
25.030 3D-tiskanje Additive manufacturing
49.025.01 Materiali za letalsko in Materials for aerospace
vesoljsko gradnjo na splošno construction in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO/ASTM 52941
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 25.030
English Version
Additive manufacturing - System performance and
reliability - Acceptance tests for laser metal powder-bed
fusion machines for metallic materials for aerospace
application (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
Fabrication additive - Performance et fiabilité du Additive Fertigung - Systemleistung und
système - Essais de réception pour machines de fusion Betriebssicherheit - Abnahmeprüfung von
laser sur lit de poudre pour les matériaux métalliques pulverbettbasierten Laserstrahlanlagen für metallische
pour l'application aérospatiale (ISO/ASTM Werkstoffe für Luft- und Raumfahrtanwendungen
52941:2020) (ISO/ASTM 52941:2020)
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INTERNATIONAL ISO/ASTM
STANDARD 52941
First edition
2020-11
Additive manufacturing — System
performance and reliability —
Acceptance tests for laser metal
powder-bed fusion machines for
metallic materials for aerospace
application
Fabrication additive — Performance et fiabilité du système — Essais
de réception pour machines de fusion laser sur lit de poudre pour les
matériaux métalliques pour l’application aérospatiale
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Equipment . 2
5 Environmental and operational conditions . 2
6 Qualification testing . 2
6.1 General . 2
6.2 Laser beam tests . 2
6.2.1 Testing the laser power for continuous wave lasers . 2
6.2.2 Testing the laser power stability for continuous wave lasers . 3
6.2.3 Testing of pulsed wave lasers . 3
6.2.4 Evaluation of the laser beam characteristics . 3
6.2.5 Evaluation of the minimum laser beam waist position in different working
plane locations . 3
6.2.6 Evaluation of the thermal stability of the minimum beam waist position . 3
6.2.7 Testing the laser beam position . 4
6.2.8 Trajectory accuracy . 4
6.2.9 Scanning speed . 4
6.2.10 Requirements for equipment with multiple laser beam sources . 4
6.3 Mechanical function test . 5
6.3.1 General. 5
6.3.2 Build platform positioning . 5
6.3.3 Feeding platform positioning . 5
6.3.4 Other powder feed processing mechanics. 5
6.3.5 Movement of the powder spreading device . 5
6.4 Heating system . 5
6.5 Atmosphere inside the working space . 5
6.6 Data recording . 6
6.7 Safety systems . 6
6.8 Optional tests . 6
6.8.1 Demonstrators and test artifacts . 6
6.8.2 Build area assessment . 6
6.8.3 Gas flow test by hot wire anemometer . 7
6.9 Requalification . 8
7 Test report . 8
Annex A (informative) Example of a test report .10
Annex B (informative) Geometric pattern for the trajectory accuracy test .11
Bibliography .12
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/ASTM 52941:2020(E)
Additive manufacturing — System performance and
reliability — Acceptance tests for laser metal powder-
bed fusion machines for metallic materials for aerospace
application
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements and test methods for the qualification and re-qualification of
laser beam machines for metal powder bed fusion additive manufacturing for aerospace applications.
It can also be used to verify machine features during periodic inspections or following maintenance
and repair activities.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 11146 (all parts), Lasers and laser-related equipment — Test methods for laser beam widths, divergence
angles and beam propagation ratios
ISO 11554, Optics and photonics — Lasers and laser-related equipment — Test methods for laser beam
power, energy and temporal characteristics
ISO/ASTM 52900, Additive manufacturing — General principles — Part 1: Fundamentals and vocabulary
ISO/ASTM 52921, Standard terminology for additive manufacturing — Coordinate systems and test
methodologies
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/ASTM 52900, ISO/ASTM 52921
and the
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