ASTM F2792 Additive Manufacturing Technologies

Get Certified ASTM F2792 Testing for Reliable Additive Manufacturing Terminology

ASTM F2792 provides a standard way of describing additive manufacturing technologies and related concepts. No physical specimen testing is needed, making it convenient to use standardized terminology when documenting additive manufacturing processes. Hence, engineers are able to use uniform terminology and definitions when talking about additive manufacturing technologies.

• Material type: Additive manufacturing technologies and related systems.
• Purpose: Standardization of additive manufacturing terminology.
• Primary property: Consistent technical terminology and definitions.
• Technology: Additive manufacturing.
• Terminology: Terms, definitions, descriptions, nomenclature, and acronyms.
• Application: Communication among AM users, producers, researchers, educators, press/media, and others.
• Process description: Terminology for describing additive manufacturing technologies and related concepts.
• Technical communication: Consistent language for additive manufacturing applications.
• Industry use: Research, production, education, documentation, and communication.
• Standardization: Common terminology for additive manufacturing technologies.

What are the Uses of ASTM F2792?

ASTM F2792 is used to standardize terms related to additive manufacturing technologies. The standard uses terms and definitions in a consistent manner without the need for preparing physical specimens or measuring material properties. The ASTM F2792 standard:

• Normalizes the terminology of additive manufacturing.
• Sets uniform terminology for additive manufacturing.
• Explains the terms related to additive manufacturing processes.
• Defines the terminology of AM technologies.
• Recognizes acronyms in the field of additive manufacturing.
• Contributes to enhancing technical communication among AM professionals.
• Helps researchers and teachers to use a common vocabulary.
• Assists with technical documentation for additive manufacturing.
• Facilitates the interaction between AM users and producers.
• Supports people in using standardized terms in relation to the process of additive manufacturing.

Which materials can be tested under ASTM F2792?

ASTM F2792 terminology applies broadly to additive manufacturing technologies involving materials such as polymers, metals, ceramics, and other feedstocks used in additive manufacturing. Therefore, material selection, specimen geometry, and testing requirements must be established by the applicable additive manufacturing material or test standard rather than ASTM F2792 itself.

Why is ASTM F2792 Important?

ASTM F2792 is important as it provides a standard method of describing the additive manufacturing technologies and concepts. The method removes inconsistencies due to different terminology, allowing engineers and others to communicate technical information in a more consistent manner. The terminology can facilitate research, production, education, technical documentation, and communication within the additive manufacturing sector. According to ASTM, the terminology was created to harmonize the language of AM users, producers, researchers, educators, press/media, and others.

ASTM F2792 Testing Process and Data Collection

ASTM F2792 is a terminology standard; it is not a conventional testing standard or a standard for collection of experimental data. Users, on the other hand, recognize the concept or process for additive manufacturing and use the appropriate standardized terminology. Technical documents can then adopt consistent terms, definitions, nomenclature and acronyms for describing the additive manufacturing activities. The terminology can be used to communicate manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, research findings, and technical specifications; however, the physical measurements and results of the test should be from the applicable additive manufacturing test standard.

Common Challenges and Troubleshooting

It is important to use consistent terminology, select the correct definitions, apply the correct terminology, and write the documentation needed to obtain reliable ASTM F2792 results. The standardized terms and definitions should, therefore, be used by professionals to describe additive manufacturing technologies. When the same technology or concept is called by different names, it can lead to misunderstandings and inconsistencies in technical documentation. The different understandings of the terms used for additive manufacturing can also impact communication, particularly when different terms are used by researchers, producers, educators, and users. Therefore, the applicable terminology should be checked prior to the preparation of technical documentation or communicating information regarding additive manufacturing, as per ASTM F2792.

• For additive manufacturing technologies, standardized terms can be identified.
• Definitions may be consulted by analysts on the basis of terminology.
• Descriptions used by engineers when communicating additive manufacturing concepts.
• Professionals use nomenclature to describe additive manufacturing technologies.
• Acronyms are recognized and deciphered using the current vocabulary.
• Consistent terminology should be used when describing AM technologies in technical documents.
• Standardized terminology enables researchers and educators to communicate information about additive manufacturing.
• The results must be understood by the engineer, according to the terminology used and the technical application.

Link to ASTM F2792