ASTM F3560-22
Standard Specification for Additive Manufacturing – Data – Common Exchange Format for Particle Size Analysis by Light Scattering

Standard No.

ASTM F3560-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM F3560-22

Scope

1.1 This specification has been developed to facilitate exchanging and analyzing particle size distribution (PSD) by light scattering data from databases, data management systems, point of origin, or other data sources that may use different data dictionaries, schemas, or formats. 1.2 This specification prescribes the use of a common exchange format in such a way that PSD data defined through proprietary means can be easily exchanged for process understanding and qualification. 1.3 This specification facilitates the interoperability of PSD data by identifying the data elements defined in standardized terminology, as well as defining those salient terms with indisputable meanings. In doing so, this specification extends the common AM data dictionary defined in Practice F3490 to encapsulate PSD process-specific data elements. Generic data elements and relationships present in that standard are inherited and applied in this practice where relevant. 1.4 This specification specifies names that serve to uniquely identify the PSD data elements. The data type, value domain, and term definition for each data element are also specified in this practice. References are provided for those data elements with established definitions or reporting guidelines in existing standards. 1.5 This specification prescribes a file format and structure for the exchange of PSD data. This format defines a method for sharing data via the defined PSD data elements herein and provides a basis for validation of data exchanged using this format. 1.6 This specification recommends levels of data sharing that vary from minimal to robust. It prescribes best practices for checking conformance based on the common data exchange format. 1.7 This specification does not specify: 1.7.1 An exhaustive set of data items that could be exchanged related to PSD by light scattering. 1.7.2 A definition of a minimum viable data set for PSD by light scattering. 1.7.3 Data items or an exchange format for PSD methods other than light scattering, for example, imaging or sieving. 1.7.4 Data elements for data modules related to PSD (for example, for personnel, material, or equipment). 1.7.5 The implementation details of how data should be imported to proprietary data management systems from the common data exchange format. 1.7.6 The implementation details of how data should be exported from proprietary data management systems to the common data exchange format. 1.7.7 Guidelines for creating unique identifiers for data module records 1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.9 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.

ASTM F3560-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM B821 Standard Guide for Liquid Dispersion of Metal Powders and Related Compounds for Particle Size Analysis
• ASTM B822 Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Metal Powders and Related Compounds by Light Scattering
• ASTM E1617 Standard Practice for Reporting Particle Size Characterization Data
• ASTM E3340 Standard Guide for Development of Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analysis Methods for Powder Materials
• ASTM F3490 Standard Practice for Additive Manufacturing — General Principles — Overview of Data Pedigree
• ISO 13320 Particle size analysis — Laser diffraction methods
• ISO 8601 Data elements and interchange formats - Information interchange - Representation of dates and times

ASTM F3560-22 history

• 2022 ASTM F3560-22 Standard Specification for Additive Manufacturing – Data – Common Exchange Format for Particle Size Analysis by Light Scattering