Additive parts succeed when material choice, terminology, and QA are deliberate — and when the shop stays safe. We work from material datasheets, ISO/ASTM additive vocabulary, dimensional checks, and practical shop ventilation/fire habits.
Material datasheets & SDS
Each filament or resin has mechanical limits, temperature ratings, and handling hazards documented by the supplier.
How we follow it: We pick materials against the duty cycle you need, keep SDS available in the shop, and call out post-cure or annealing steps when they affect strength.
ISO/ASTM 52900 terminology
The shared vocabulary for additive manufacturing processes (FFF, vat photopolymerization, powder bed, etc.) so buyers and builders mean the same thing.
How we follow it: We specify process, material, and orientation clearly so quotes and QA refer to the same part definition.
Dimensional tolerance & QA of prints
Printed parts vary with orientation, shrinkage, and machine calibration — tolerance is a process, not a hope.
How we follow it: We agree critical dimensions up front, measure first articles, and note which features need machining or inserts after print.
Fire & ventilation shop practices
Heaters, fine particles, and some resins require ventilation, filtration, and basic fire readiness.
How we follow it: Our print workflows assume adequate extraction, safe storage of materials, and housekeeping that equipment manuals already require.