VDI 3404-2009
Additive fabrication - Rapid technologies (rapid prototyping) - Fundamentals, terms and definitions, quality parameters, supply agreements

Standard No.

VDI 3404-2009

Release Date

2009

Published By

Association of German Mechanical Engineers

Status

Be replaced 2014-04

Replace By

VDI 3405-2014

VDI 3404-2014

Latest

VDI 3405-2014

Replace

VDI 3404-2007

Scope

Additive fabrication/rapid technologies are an inherent part of the product development process. They are used to manufacture prototypes, tools and production parts. In addition to engineering, the scope of this interdisciplinary technology now covers fields ranging from architecture and medicine to archaeology and cartography. During its somewhat turbulent development, different terms and definitions have emerged which are frequently ambiguous and confusing. Moreover, there are various different processes available on the market and it is not always clear what opportunities and limitations they offer in terms of application. This guideline aims to offer fieldtested recommendations and advice to users (customers) and manufacturers (both external and internal service providers), to improve communication between customer and supplier and to contribute to an authoritative performance design and a smooth handling of the project. The guideline - differentiates between additive and conventional processes, - acilitates improved assessment of different additive processes, - specifies the quality parameters of different processes, - specifies appropriate test procedures, - recommends the scope and content of - tests and - supply agreements. This guideline applies wherever additive processes are used, and to the following fields in particular: - production of additive fabrication systems and equipment including software - material development and distribution - additive fabrication of parts, tools and end products - use of these parts, tools and end products.

VDI 3404-2009 Referenced Document

• VDI 1000-2006 Richtlinienarbeit - Grundsaetze und Anleitungen

VDI 3404-2009 history

• 2014 VDI 3405-2014 Additive manufacturing processes, rapid manufacturing - Basics, definitions, processes
• 2009 VDI 3404-2009 Additive fabrication - Rapid technologies (rapid prototyping) - Fundamentals, terms and definitions, quality parameters, supply agreements
• 2007 VDI 3404-2007 Generative Fertigungsverfahren - Rapid Technologien (Rapid Prototyping) - Grundlagen@ Begriffe@ Qualitaetskenngroessen@ Liefervereinbarungen

VDI 3404-2009 Additive fabrication - Rapid technologies (rapid prototyping) - Fundamentals, terms and definitions, quality parameters, supply agreements was changed to VDI 3405-2014 Additive manufacturing processes, rapid manufacturing - Basics, definitions, processes.