ASTM/ISO 52910-17

1.1 This document gives guidelines and best practices for using additive manufacturing (AM) in product design.

1.2 It is applicable during the design of all types of products, devices, systems, components, or parts that are fabricated by any type of AM system. These guidelines help determine which design considerations can be utilized in a design project or that can be utilized to take advantage of the capabilities of an AM process.

1.3 General guidance and identification of issues are supported, but specific design solutions and process-specific or material-specific data are not supported. The intended audience comprises three types of users:

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.