A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF LASER POWDER BED FUSION PROCESS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/32-1-2342

Keywords:

additive manufacturing, aerospace, certification, qualification, laser powder bed fusion, process planning, standardisation

Abstract

This study aims to develop a conceptual framework for the certification of laser powder bed fusion quality management systems for aerospace applications. This research is structured around industry standards and best practices. The developed framework consists of a process map that identifies the required processes and activities for the realisation of parts. Industry standards and best practices are referenced to form standard operating procedures. The framework was presented to subject matter experts within the industry and academia, whose feedback was positive.

Author Biographies

Duncan William Gibbons, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

MEng Student at the Industrial Engineering department

Andre Francois van der Merwe, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Associate Professor at the Industrial Engineering department

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Published

2021-05-28

How to Cite

Gibbons, D. W., & van der Merwe, A. F. (2021). A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF LASER POWDER BED FUSION PROCESS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 32(1), 144–156. https://doi.org/10.7166/32-1-2342

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 1 (2021)

Section

General Articles

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