BS EN ISO/ASTM 52911-2:2019

## Comprehensive Additive Manufacturing Standard: BS EN ISO/ASTM 52911-2:2019BS EN ISO/ASTM 52911-2:2019 is a critical standard for organizations engaged in additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing. This standard, titled 'Additive manufacturing - Design - Part 2: Laser-based powder bed fusion of polymers', provides detailed technical specifications and guidelines to ensure quality, consistency, and safety in laser-based powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) of polymer materials.### Key Features and Benefits:- **Detailed Technical Specifications**: The standard covers a wide range of technical requirements for PBF-LB of polymers, including material properties, machine parameters, part design, post-processing, and testing procedures.- **Ensures Compliance and Best Practices**: Adherence to BS EN ISO/ASTM 52911-2:2019 demonstrates your organization's commitment to industry-leading additive manufacturing standards and best practices.- **Supports Quality and Consistency**: By following the guidelines in this standard, you can ensure consistent part quality, performance, and reliability across your 3D printing operations.- **Enhances Safety**: The standard includes comprehensive safety requirements to protect personnel involved in the additive manufacturing process.- **Facilitates Adoption and Acceptance**: Compliance with BS EN ISO/ASTM 52911-2:2019 can help your organization gain the trust of customers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.### Comprehensive Coverage of Additive Manufacturing ProcessesBS EN ISO/ASTM 52911-2:2019 is part of a broader series of additive manufacturing standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and ASTM International. This specific standard focuses on the laser-based powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) of polymers, providing detailed guidance on:- **Material Properties**: Requirements for polymer powders, including chemical composition, particle size distribution, and flowability.- **Machine Parameters**: Specifications for laser power, scan speed, layer thickness, and other critical machine settings.- **Part Design**: Guidelines for part geometry, support structures, and build orientation to ensure optimal part quality and performance.- **Post-Processing**: Recommendations for part removal, support structure removal, surface finishing, and other post-processing steps.- **Testing and Qualification**: Procedures for mechanical, thermal, and other testing to verify part quality and compliance with the standard.### Ensuring Additive Manufacturing ExcellenceBy implementing the requirements and best practices outlined in BS EN ISO/ASTM 52911-2:2019, your organization can:- **Improve Part Quality and Consistency**: Consistent adherence to the standard's technical specifications helps ensure that your 3D printed parts meet the desired performance and reliability requirements.- **Enhance Safety and Compliance**: The standard's comprehensive safety guidelines protect your personnel and help you comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.- **Increase Adoption and Acceptance**: Demonstrating compliance with BS EN ISO/ASTM 52911-2:2019 can help you gain the trust of customers, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders in the additive manufacturing ecosystem.- **Optimize Additive Manufacturing Processes**: The detailed guidance in the standard can help you identify and implement best practices, leading to improved efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in your 3D printing operations.Whether you're a manufacturer, service provider, or end-user of additive manufacturing technologies, BS EN ISO/ASTM 52911-2:2019 is a must-have resource for ensuring excellence in your laser-based powder bed fusion of polymers.