Scope
1.1 This specification covers additive manufacturing of parts via full-melt laser beam powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) processing of maraging steel alloys. Parts made using this processing method are typically used in applications that require mechanical properties similar to wrought products, either as fabricated or heat treated. Products built to this specification may require additional post-processing in the form of machining, polishing, etc., to meet necessary surface finish and dimensional requirements.
1.2 Maraging steel (MS) is a class of precipitation hardened steel, where aging heat treatment is used to form precipitates and, consequently, achieve significantly increased hardness and strength. This specification focuses specifically on 300 grade maraging steel, which corresponds to UNS K93120 and EN1.2709. MS grade 300 has higher concentrations of cobalt and titanium than lower grades.
1.3 This specification is intended for the use of purchasers or producers, or both, of additively manufactured maraging steel parts for defining the requirements and ensuring part properties.
1.4 Users are advised to use this specification as a basis for obtaining parts that will meet the minimum acceptance requirements established and revised by consensus of committee members.
1.5 User requirements considered more stringent may be met by the addition to the purchase order of one or more supplementary requirements, which include, but are not limited to, those listed in Supplementary Requirements in Sections S1 to S3.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. All units of measure included in this guide are accepted for use with the SI.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
