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It is impossible to sell production parts into the aerospace, medical or automotive markets without them meeting the standards set by customers, such as (PPAP) or regulatory authorities including the FDA, FAA or NADCAP. In terms of part quality, the method of production might have changed, but the same standards still apply to AM parts as to any other. The nightmare scenario is for a box of parts to be returned by a customer as not conforming to metrology standards and for the AM manufacturer to not understand why they have been returned or know how to even determine what the problem is because their knowledge of metrology and GD&T, and their available measurement tools are insufficient for the task. This presentation aims to equip vendors of AM parts new to this process with the knowledge they need to avoid this fate without breaking the bank.
Giles P. Gaskell – Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions LLC