ISO 17296-3-2014 PDF

Full title and description

Additive manufacturing — General principles — Part 3: Main characteristics and corresponding test methods. This part of ISO 17296 defines the principal characteristics of additive manufacturing processes and gives guidance on corresponding test methods to assess those characteristics for communication between machine manufacturers, feedstock suppliers, users and customers.

Abstract

ISO 17296-3:2014 provides a concise framework for identifying and testing the main properties and behaviours of additive manufacturing (AM) processes and feedstock. It is intended to harmonize terminology and test approaches within the ISO 17296 series and related AM standards, supporting consistent reporting and comparison of process and material performance.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (replaced by ISO/ASTM 52927:2024).
• Publication date: September 2014 (first edition).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.030 — Additive manufacturing.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2014).
• Number of pages: 14.

Scope

This part of ISO 17296 specifies the main characteristics of additive manufacturing processes (for example dimensional accuracy, surface finish, density/porosity, mechanical behaviour of built parts, and feedstock attributes) and indicates corresponding test methods or approaches to assess those characteristics. It is intended as guidance to improve communication between stakeholders and to support consistent selection and reporting of test methods for AM parts and processes.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and classification of main process characteristics relevant to AM (dimensional accuracy, surface texture, microstructure, density/porosity, mechanical properties, etc.).
• Guidance on selecting appropriate test methods and measurement techniques for those characteristics.
• Recommendations for reporting results to enable comparison between processes, materials and suppliers.
• Interface and cross‑reference with other parts of the ISO 17296 series and related AM standards (terminology, process categories, data formats).
• Intended audience: machine manufacturers, material/feedstock suppliers, test laboratories, part producers and customers.

Typical use and users

Used as a guidance document by AM equipment manufacturers, materials suppliers, independent testing laboratories, product developers and quality managers who need to define or compare performance characteristics of AM processes and parts. Also used by standards developers and researchers when developing or harmonizing test methods for additive manufacturing.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 17296 series (see ISO 17296-2 and ISO 17296-4) and closely related to ISO/ASTM AM standards such as ISO/ASTM 52900 (terminology), ISO/ASTM 52915 (AMF / file format) and ISO/ASTM 52921 (coordinate systems and test methodologies). Note: ISO 17296-3:2014 has been withdrawn and the material has been consolidated or superseded by later ISO/ASTM work (ISO/ASTM 52927:2024).

Keywords

additive manufacturing; AM; 3D printing; test methods; process characteristics; feedstock; dimensional accuracy; surface finish; density; porosity; ISO 17296.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 17296-3:2014 is the third part of the ISO 17296 series, addressing the main characteristics of additive manufacturing processes and recommending corresponding test methods to assess those characteristics.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers identification of key process and part characteristics for AM (accuracy, surface, density/porosity, mechanical behaviour, etc.), and gives guidance on measurement and test methods to enable consistent assessment and reporting.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Machine and materials manufacturers, part producers, testing laboratories, quality managers, researchers and standards developers working in additive manufacturing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 17296-3:2014 has been withdrawn by ISO and is superseded by subsequent ISO/ASTM work; the material has been replaced/updated by ISO/ASTM 52927:2024. Users should consult the later ISO/ASTM documents for current normative guidance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 3 of the ISO 17296 family (General principles). Other parts include ISO 17296-2 (process categories and feedstock) and ISO 17296-4 (data processing), and the series works alongside other ISO/ASTM AM standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Additive manufacturing, AM, 3D printing, test methods, process characteristics, feedstock, dimensional accuracy, surface finish, density, porosity, ISO 17296.