VDI 3404:2014-05

The standard is aimed at users and producers of additive manufacturing processes, which i.e. are used to manufacture prototypes, tools and end products. The standard explains the principles of commercially available additive manufacturing processes and specifies their quality parameters. This facilitates a better assessment of different additive manufacturing processes depending on the application. The standard covers the principle considerations which apply to the design, fabrication and assessment of parts produced by additive manufacturing. It specifies terms and definitions and describes relevant quality parameters. It considers component testing and the draw-up of supply agreements. It also covers safety-related and environmental aspects.