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of the size of parts produced by the build volume of the machine itself . Regardless of the pros and cons , it is crucial for owners to ensure the product from AM is fit-for-purpose in terms of material characteristic by sufficient verification and data evaluation . Metal AM is relatively new in Malaysia , therefore there are many opportunities available for local players .
REFERENCE
Laws of Malaysia , Act 514 , Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
American Petroleum Institute , API 20S “ Additively Manufactured Metallic Components for Use in the
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries ”, 1st edition , Oct 2021 .
“ Quality & Safety in Welding Procedures with Metal 3D Printing Perspective ”, Board of Engineers
Malaysia , THE INGENIEUR VOL 96 ( Oct-Dec 2023 ), by Ir . Teo Eu Jin .
Remarks : The minimum documentation and retention period of most of the AM document per API 20S is 10 years following the date of manufacture .
Legends : 3D = Three Dimensional ; AM = Additive Manufacturing ; AMSL = Additive Manufacturing Specification Level ; ASTM = American Society for Testing and Materials ; API = American Petroleum Institute ; DPD = Digital Product Definition ; MPS = Manufacturing Process Specification ; NDE = Non-Destructive Examination ; OSHA = Occupational Safety & Health Act ; QA = Quality Assurance ; QC = Quality Control ; QMS = Quality Management System
Appendix A : Example of QAQC Strategical Concept
Material Standard ( E . g ., ASTM )
Customer In- House Standard / Requirement
Source : API Standard 20S , 1st Edition 2021 , Powder Bed Fusion ( LB and EB ) – 1st Article
Note : Sufficient comparison needs to be conducted across the relevant Industrial Standard , Codes , and In-house requirements to produce a comprehensive test plan for the AM metal product .
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