AWS D20.1/D20.1M:2019

This specification provides the general requirements for fabrication of metal components using additive manufacturing. It provides guidance for the interaction between the Engineer and the Contractor. It includes the design, qualification, fabrication, inspection, and acceptance of additively manufactured components. A commentary for the specification is included
Scope : 1.1 Scope. This standard contains the requirements for fabricating metal components by use of additive manufacturing (AM) processes. Annex E provides flowcharts, for information, to assist the user of this standard in following the process for producing AM components in accordance with this document. When this standard is stipulated in contract documents, conformance with all provisions of the standard shall be required, except those provisions that the Engineer (see 1.5.1) or contract documents specifically modify or exempt. Additive manufacturing processes covered include those listed in Table 1.1, using either powder or wire feedstock, as applicable