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Qualification of Parts Printed by Metal Additive Manufacturing

Qualification of Parts Printed by Metal Additive Manufacturing

This course on Qualification of parts printed by metal additive manufacturing will cover the framework for qualification of metal additive manufacturing (AM) printed part and process for AM metal part production. The training course will focus on aspects of powder material, powder bed fusion machine, operator qualification and metal parts to be produced. The focus is on powder bed fusion of metal parts using laser beam (PBF-LB/M) method.

The course will go into detail the part classification, pre-process qualification for AM machine, in-process qualification of AM parts at specimen level and post-processing qualification for AM Parts.

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The main objective is to provide basic understanding on aspects of powder material, powder bed fusion machine, operator qualification and metal parts to be produced.  

Participant will know the requirements for part classification, pre-process qualification for AM machine, in-process qualification of AM parts at specimen level and post-processing qualification for AM Parts. Their metallurgical feature, mechanical properties, defect feature, inspection and testing requirements needed for Qualification of parts printed by metal additive manufacturing based on Singapore Standard, SS 666:2020. 

Module  

Content  

Introduction to SS 666:2020 Standard document 

  1. Scope 

  1. Normative references 

  1. Terms and definitions, Abbreviated terms 

  1. Parts Classification 

  1. Qualification of AM printed parts 

Part Classification and Pre-Process Qualification Concepts 

  1. Introduction to Metal Additive Manufacturing methods 

  1. Part analysis before fabrication of AM metal parts 

  1. Overview for AM process and part qualification 

  1. Data Preparation (part information, support structure, build process parameter, slice data generation, hatching strategy 

  1. Pre-process (baseline parameter, qualify readiness of AM machines, characteristics of test specimens, dimension and tolerance, powder feed stock control) 

  1. AM machine operator’s qualifications and Qualification Plan 

In-Process Qualification Concepts 

  1. QA requirements, Manufacturing plan, Build process parameters, types of specimens and test methods. 

  1. Post-processing for test specimens 

  1. Acceptance criteria  

Specimen Testing Requirement for AM parts 

  1. Fundamental test for AM parts 

  1. Optional tests for AM Parts 

  1. Mechanical test standards for AM metal materials 

  1. Tensile, Compression, Bending and Charpy Tests 

  1. Fracture Toughness Test (KIc, CTOD, J-integral) 

  1. Fatigue Tests – force, strain, thermomechanical control) 

  1. Microstructure Test 

Post-Processes qualification and requirements 

 

  1. Initial inspection of AM parts 

  1. Heat Treatment of AM Parts 

  1. Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) of AM Parts 

  1. Support Structure removal from baseplate 

  1. Dimensional accuracy 

  1. NDT testing of AM Parts 

Laboratory and Operational Testing of AM Parts 

 

  1. Laboratory-based testing of AM Parts 

  1. Operational testing of AM Parts 

Personnel who need to read engineering drawings. Relevant occupations include: 

  • Engineering Managers 

  • Product Designers 

  • Process and Tooling Engineers and Technical Personnel 

  • Quality Control Inspectors 

  • Procurement Personnel 

Venue: NTU Main Campus
Duration: 1 days, 9am-5pm

CourseCourse Date

Qualification of Parts Printed by Metal Additive Manufacturing

Course Date: 15 May 2026

Registration Closing Date: 15 April 2026

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Note: NTU reserves the right to change the date, venue, and mode of delivery due to unforeseen circumstances.

Upon course completion and fulfilling all requirements, participants will be awarded an NTU e-Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their proficiency in the essential areas of the course. 

 

Standard Course Fee: S$981

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 9% GST

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 50% funding)

S$900

S$531

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$351

SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 70% funding)

Funding Requirements:
- You must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each module.
- You must complete and pass all assessment components.​​​

Read more about funding here. 

Credits:

  • SkillsFuture Credit:(Opening Credit):  Applicable
  • SkillsFuture Credit ($4000 Mid-Career Top-Up Credit): Not Applicable
  • NTU/NIE Alumni Credits (up to S$1,600): Applicable

NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

Dr John Pang

Dr John Pang 

Prof Pang is Professor at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering of Nanyang Technological University. He received his PhD degree in 1989 and BSc degree in 1985 from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland.

He worked at the Structural Integrity Department of TWI (The Welding Institute) and joined Nanyang Technological University in June 1990. His expertise are in Metal Additive Manufacturing (M-AM), Mechanics of AM Materials, Structural Integrity, Failure Analysis and Reliability of Metallic Parts and Structures. Prof Pang serves in the Manufacturing Standards Committee and Smart Manufacturing Technical Committee.

He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (FASME), Fellow of Institution of Engineers Singapore (FIES) and serves in the Editorial Advisory Board of the International Journal of Fatigue.