ISO/ASTM 52926-3:2023

Additive manufacturing of metals — Qualification principles — Part 3: Qualification of operators for PBF-EB

This document identifies the capabilities and responsibilities required for the qualification of the AM operators on the field of the additive manufacturing technologies dealing with metallic parts production, specifically for the employment of powder bed fusion – electron beam for metals (PBF-EB/M).

This document identifies criteria for the theoretical and practical assessment of personnel operating PBF-EB/M machines. The activities and procedures foreseen to be performed by the PBF-EB operator are also part of this document.

This document is intended to provide guidance for qualification of machine operators in general industrial applications.

Edition	2023
Standard Part No	3
Published Date	2023
Published By	ISO/ASTM
Page Count	5