Additive Minds, the additive manufacturing training and coaching arm of EOS, has introduced the addition of extra EOS metallic 3D printers to the PBF-LF Machine Operator Certification programme in partnership with the ASTM Worldwide Additive Manufacturing Middle of Excellence (AM CoE).
The enlargement will see the EOS M 400/EOS M 400-4 metallic 3D printers added to the certification programme, which was piloted with the EOS M 290 when it launched in 2022. Final 12 months ASTM introduced a variety of additions to the certification together with machines from Nikon SLM Options and 3D Programs.
The programme units a benchmark for assessing dependable and competent operations of metallic PBF-LB machines based mostly on the joint ISO/ASTM commonplace (ISO/ASTM 52942:2020), and is claimed to ‘shut the 3D printing academic hole’ by constructing a workforce ready to fulfill at this time’s manufacturing challenges.
The ASTM certification evaluates:
- Additive Manufacturing Process Specification (APS)
- Normal working procedures
- Machine administration and construct course of monitoring
- Put up-processing optimisation
- Operator upkeep of techniques
- Powder materials household specialisations: as much as (2) materials teams based mostly on person’s choice
Paul Bates, senior coaching & certification chief at ASTM Worldwide mentioned: “ASTM continues its effort to assist the industrialisation of additive manufacturing by providing applications reminiscent of certification. This certification permits operators of refined AM machines to display experience and stand out within the trade. The certification will emphasise your organisation’s dedication to high quality and consistency utilizing PBF-LB processes, and open doorways to new manufacturing alternatives on the planet of additive manufacturing.”
Fabian Alefeld, senior supervisor of the Additive Minds Academy and Consulting at EOS added: “We’re happy to see the Additive Manufacturing Operator Certification Program persevering with to blossom. Coupled with the latest launch of our in-person Additive Minds Academy coaching centre, we’re taking substantial steps in the direction of closing the commercial 3D printing academic hole and constructing a stronger, extra sturdy AM workforce for the way forward for our trade.”
Earlier this 12 months EOS introduced the launch of its 14,600-square-feet Additive Minds Academy Middle in in Novi, Michigan targeted on industrial 3D printing enablement, technical coaching and buyer success. Simply final month, ASTM bolstered its dedication to additive manufacturing requirements improvement with the launch of its Additive Manufacturing Certification Committee with 23 3D printing finish customers.
