Regulatory Framework for Naval Additive Manufacturing
The IACS has published Recommendation 186, establishing unified criteria for the use of 3D printing in the naval industry. This document provides technical guidelines for the production and certification of metallic components manufactured using additive technologies.
Standardization seeks to ensure the safety and reliability of 3D printed parts for demanding marine environments
Covered Technologies
- Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)
- Directed Energy Deposition (DED)
- Binder Jetting
- Criticality Classification System
- Protocols for Material Recycling
Alignment with Existing Regulations
The recommendation has been developed in coordination with international standards such as ISO/ASTM 52900 and AWS D20.1, maintaining coherence with current requirements for materials and welding processes in naval applications.
Advanced Quality Control
The document emphasizes the use of non-destructive techniques, particularly computed tomography, to detect possible internal defects in printed parts. This approach ensures the structural integrity required in hostile marine environments.