DIN CEN ISO/ASTM/TS 52930:2021

Additive manufacturing — Qualification principles — Installation, operation and performance (IQ/OQ/PQ) of PBF-LB equipment

Shalls:

31

Shoulds:

23

This guideline addresses IQ, OQ, and PQ issues directly related to the AM machine and connected equipment. Physical facility, personnel, process and material issues are only included to the extent necessary to support machine qualification.

Value of Implementation

Implementing ISO/ASTM 52930 provides clear benefits by establishing standardized principles for qualifying powder bed fusion by laser beam (PBF-LB) additive manufacturing equipment. By defining guidelines for equipment installation (IQ), operation verification (OQ), and performance consistency (PQ), the standard ensures reliable and repeatable production outcomes. Organizations with established quality management systems gain practical methods to verify equipment performance, maintain controlled manufacturing processes, and achieve consistent product quality across serial production.

User Benefits

Supply Chain Manager

Ensures qualified equipment and reliable production capabilities from suppliers.

Reduces risks related to equipment performance variations.

Supports confident decision-making in procurement and supply agreements.

Simplifies the qualification process for new suppliers.

Improves traceability and transparency throughout the supply chain.

Quality/Production Engineer

Provides clear validation steps for equipment qualification.

Facilitates consistent quality control through standardized processes.

Reduces production variability, enhancing overall reliability.

Simplifies troubleshooting by clearly defining expected machine performance.

Supports ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Process/Operation Engineer

Delivers structured methods for verifying and maintaining equipment performance.

Supports optimization and control of manufacturing parameters.

Enhances operational predictability, reducing downtime and quality issues.

Simplifies equipment calibration and performance checks.

Improves efficiency by clearly identifying essential parameters for process stability.

Enables better planning and scheduling of equipment maintenance activities.

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