The aviation market (defense and commercial) is a risk mitigation industry and designers must have material property data (material strength data) so components can be designed without the fear of failure. Customers / insurance organizations require accurate engineering and science be applied to components designed using manufacturing methods that involve additive manufacturing.

New and novel technologies like additive manufacturing will face cultural resistance because any change from the established norm is viewed as an introduction of risk. Organizations not familiar with additive technologies will avoid using it due to risk mitigation. The science of additive must prove mechanical properties are as good as or better than conventional manufacturing technologies

This 30-minute presentation will provide a high-level review of why process / material characterization for 3D printing needs to be performed at all elements of the supply chain. Discussion points will focus on powder and shielding gas as well as material test methods. In addition, discussions will be had on the alloys currently in production and what alloys are being considering for production and what actions are being taken by SLM Solutions in conjunction with North American universities and government agencies to help expedite material characterization for American industry.

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