1 Scope
This document specifies requirements and describes aspects for the lifecycle management
of metal feedstock materials for powder based additive manufacturing processes. These
aspects include but are not limited to:
This document supplements ISO/ASTM 52907, which primarily focuses on requirements for virgin powder. This document covers
on powder life cycle management, and therefore focuses on control of virgin and used
powders.
This document can be used by manufacturers of metal powders, purchasers of powder
feedstock for additive manufacturing, those responsible for the quality assurance
of additively manufactured parts and suppliers of measurement and testing equipment
for characterizing metal powders for use in powder-based additive manufacturing processes.