SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2026
(Main)Additive manufacturing of metals - Powder bed fusion - Presentation of material properties in material data sheets (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
Additive manufacturing of metals - Powder bed fusion - Presentation of material properties in material data sheets (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
This document specifies minimum content to be reported in material data sheets to justify the published material property values. This document does neither aim to define compulsory test quantities nor to define any basis for qualification purposes. Individual additions and extensions are permissible. This document is intended for use by organisations throughout the additive manufacturing supply-chain, e.g., manufacturers of PBF-LB/M or PBF-EB/M machines or comparable metal-powder-bed equipment, powder suppliers, service providers and users of the additively manufactured components.
Additive Fertigung von Metallen - Pulverbettbasiertes Schmelzen - Darstellung von Werkstoffkennwerten in Materialdatenblättern (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
Dieses Dokument legt den Mindestinhalt fest, der in Materialdatenblättern anzugeben ist, um die veröffentlichten Materialwerte zu begründen. Dieses Dokument zielt weder darauf ab, verbindliche Prüfmengen festzulegen, noch eine Grundlage für Qualifizierungszwecke zu definieren. Einzelne Ergänzungen und Erweiterungen sind zulässig. Dieses Dokument richtet sich an Organisationen entlang der gesamten Lieferkette der additiven Fertigung, z. B. Hersteller von PBF LB/M oder PBF EB/M Maschinen oder vergleichbaren Metallpulverbettanlagen, Pulverlieferanten, Dienstleister und Personen, die die additiv gefertigten Bauteile anwenden.
Fabrication additive de métaux - Fusion sur lit de poudre - Présentation des propriétés des matériaux dans les fiches de données de matériaux (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
Le présent document spécifie le contenu minimum à consigner dans les fiche technique d’un matériau pour justifier les valeurs des propriétés des matériaux. Le présent document n’a pas pour objectif de définir les grandeurs d’essai obligatoires, ni de définir une base à des fins de qualification. Les ajouts et extensions individuels sont autorisés. Le présent document est destiné aux organisations de la chaîne d’approvisionnement de la fabrication additive, par exemple les fabricants de machines PBF-LB/M ou PBF-EB/M ou d’équipements comparables de fusion sur lit de poudre métallique, les fournisseurs de poudres, les prestataires de services et les utilisateurs des composants réalisés par fabrication additive.
Dodajalna izdelava kovinskih izdelkov - Spajanje prahu na podlagi (PBF) - Predstavitev lastnosti materialov v podatkovnih listih (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
Ta dokument določa minimalno vsebino, ki jo je treba navesti v podatkovnih listih materialov za utemeljitev objavljenih vrednosti lastnosti materiala. Ta dokument ne namerava določiti obveznih količin preskusov niti ne določa kakršne koli osnove za namene kvalifikacije. Posamezne dodatke in razširitve so dovoljene. Ta dokument je namenjen uporabi v organizacijah po celotni dobavni verigi aditivne proizvodnje, npr. proizvajalcem strojev PBF-LB/M ali PBF-EB/M ali primerljive opreme za kovinske prašne postelje, dobaviteljem prahu, ponudnikom storitev in uporabnikom aditivno izdelanih komponent.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 19-Dec-2023
- Publication Date
- 06-Apr-2026
- Technical Committee
- VAR - Welding
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 27-Jan-2026
- Due Date
- 03-Apr-2026
- Completion Date
- 07-Apr-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
SIST EN 1372:2015 - Adhesives - Test method for adhesives for floor and wall coverings - Peel test - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2026 outlines standard requirements for the presentation of material properties in material data sheets for metal additive manufacturing using powder bed fusion (PBF) technologies. Developed by CEN in collaboration with ISO and ASTM, this international standard ensures minimum reporting content for published material property values. It focuses on improving transparency and comparability across the additive manufacturing (AM) supply chain, supporting manufacturers, powder suppliers, service providers, and end-users in effectively documenting and understanding material performance.
This standard applies specifically to additively manufactured metallic materials produced through powder bed fusion using laser beam (PBF-LB/M), electron beam (PBF-EB/M), or similar technologies, ensuring clarity and consistency in reporting material properties, though it does not define specific test methods or serve as a basis for formal qualification.
Key Topics
Minimum Content for Data Sheets
- Specifies mandatory information to include on material data sheets, including chemical composition, mechanical, and physical properties.
- DOES NOT prescribe compulsory test quantities or qualification criteria but defines what must be documented to justify property values.
Boundary Conditions
- Detailed reporting of key process variables influencing material properties:
- PBF machine type and parameters
- Powder feedstock characteristics and usage state
- Processing parameters (e.g., laser settings, shielding gases, powder spreading method)
- Post-processing treatments
- Encourages transparency regarding all influencing factors for traceability and repeatability.
- Detailed reporting of key process variables influencing material properties:
Material Properties to Report
- At minimum: chemical analysis, mechanical properties (hardness, yield strength, tensile strength, elongation), and physical properties (relative density).
- Optional: impact energy, modulus of elasticity, fatigue, electrical/thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and other application-focused attributes.
Data Handling and Reporting
- Use of coding for number of machines, builds, and specimens to ensure clarity in statistical representation.
- Reporting of mean values and standard deviations to communicate property variability.
- Requirements for documenting testing orientations (vertical, horizontal, 45°) and test standards employed.
Applications
SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2026 is invaluable for organizations across the metal additive manufacturing supply chain, including:
Machine and Powder Manufacturers
- Standardized data sheet formats enable effective communication of material capabilities to customers.
- Supports development of marketing and technical material with reliable, comparable data.
Service Providers and Contract Manufacturers
- Facilitates qualification discussions with clients by ensuring all relevant process and material information is transparently reported.
End-Users and Designers
- Enables more informed material selection based on clearly reported and comparable property data.
- Supports traceability and documentation required in highly regulated industries, such as aerospace or medical device manufacturing.
Researchers and Standardization Bodies
- Establishes a consistent framework for collecting and reporting data from PBF-based metal AM studies.
- Promotes interoperability across borders and equipment platforms.
Related Standards
Adopting SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2026 can be further supported with related additive manufacturing and material testing standards, including:
- ISO/ASTM 52900 – Additive manufacturing – General principles and vocabulary
- ISO/ASTM 52927 – Additive manufacturing – Main characteristics and corresponding test methods
- ISO 6892-1 – Metallic materials – Tensile testing – Method of test at room temperature
- ISO 3534-1 – Statistics – Vocabulary and symbols
- ASTM E2586 – Standard Practice for Calculating and Using Basic Statistics
- ISO/ASTM 52907 – Additive manufacturing – Feedstock materials
- ISO 17295:2023 – Additive manufacturing – Part positioning, coordinates, and orientation
For manufacturers, powder suppliers, and users in additive manufacturing of metals, SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2026 delivers a practical, harmonized approach to documenting and sharing the material properties essential for repeatable, reliable production and informed material selection in powder bed fusion processes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Additive manufacturing of metals - Powder bed fusion - Presentation of material properties in material data sheets (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)". This standard covers: This document specifies minimum content to be reported in material data sheets to justify the published material property values. This document does neither aim to define compulsory test quantities nor to define any basis for qualification purposes. Individual additions and extensions are permissible. This document is intended for use by organisations throughout the additive manufacturing supply-chain, e.g., manufacturers of PBF-LB/M or PBF-EB/M machines or comparable metal-powder-bed equipment, powder suppliers, service providers and users of the additively manufactured components.
This document specifies minimum content to be reported in material data sheets to justify the published material property values. This document does neither aim to define compulsory test quantities nor to define any basis for qualification purposes. Individual additions and extensions are permissible. This document is intended for use by organisations throughout the additive manufacturing supply-chain, e.g., manufacturers of PBF-LB/M or PBF-EB/M machines or comparable metal-powder-bed equipment, powder suppliers, service providers and users of the additively manufactured components.
SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.030 - Additive manufacturing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 16116-2:2024, SIST EN 840-4:2020, SIST EN 1372:2015. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2026
Dodajalna izdelava kovinskih izdelkov - Spajanje prahu na podlagi (PBF) -
Predstavitev lastnosti materialov v podatkovnih listih (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
Additive manufacturing of metals - Powder bed fusion - Presentation of material
properties in material data sheets (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
Additive Fertigung von Metallen - Pulverbettbasiertes Schmelzen - Darstellung von
Werkstoffkennwerten in Materialdatenblättern (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
Fabrication additive de métaux - Fusion sur lit de poudre - Présentation des propriétés
des matériaux dans les fiches de données de matériaux (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2025
ICS:
25.030 3D-tiskanje Additive manufacturing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO/ASTM 52929
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 25.030
English Version
Additive manufacturing of metals - Powder bed fusion -
Presentation of material properties in material data sheets
(ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
Fabrication additive de métaux - Fusion sur lit de Additive Fertigung von Metallen - Pulverbettbasiertes
poudre - Présentation des propriétés des matériaux Schmelzen - Darstellung von Werkstoffkennwerten in
dans les fiches de données de matériaux (ISO/ASTM Materialdatenblättern (ISO/ASTM 52929:2025)
52929:2025)
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This document (EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 261
"Additive manufacturing" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 438 “Additive
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The text of ISO/ASTM 52929:2025 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO/ASTM 52929:2025 without
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International
Standard
ISO/ASTM 52929
First edition
Additive manufacturing of metals —
2025-10
Powder bed fusion — Presentation
of material properties in material
data sheets
Fabrication additive de métaux — Fusion sur lit de poudre —
Présentation des propriétés des matériaux dans les fiches de
données de matériaux
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Abbreviations . 1
5 Material properties to be displayed . . 2
6 Optional material properties to be displayed . 2
7 Boundary conditions for the determination of material properties . 3
7.1 General .3
7.2 Applied PBF machine(s) .3
7.3 Applied feedstock .3
7.4 Applied process parameters .4
7.5 Applied shielding gas .4
7.6 Applied powder spreading device .4
7.7 Post-processing applied .4
8 Material property testing . 5
8.1 General .5
8.2 Tensile testing .5
8.3 Hardness testing .6
8.4 Density testing . .6
9 Generating and handling test data . 6
9.1 Number of specimens and build jobs .6
9.2 Combination of data .7
10 Reporting of characteristic values . 8
Annex A (informative) Example of a material data sheet . 10
Bibliography . 14
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Foreword
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Introduction
Equipment manufacturers and service providers publish material properties for additively manufactured
components or specimens produced by powder bed fusion of metals using laser or electron beams.
Such published material properties are not always comparable, due to missing specifications on how
associated measurements were conducted. For example, the number of specimens tested, the number of
build jobs used, the specimen´s geometry and variations due to orientation are individually determined and
usually not published.
The objective of this document is to specify the minimum requirements for the determination and reporting
of material properties to support transparency and uniformity of material data sheets.
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Additive manufacturing of metals — Powder bed fusion —
Presentation of material properties in material data sheets
1 Scope
This document specifies minimum content to be reported in material data sheets to justify the published
material property values. This document does neither aim to define compulsory test quantities nor to define
any basis for qualification purposes. Individual additions and extensions are permissible. This document is
intended for use by organisations throughout the additive manufacturing supply-chain, e.g., manufacturers
of PBF-LB/M or PBF-EB/M machines or comparable metal-powder-bed equipment, powder suppliers, service
providers and users of the additively manufactured components.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3534-1, Statistics — Vocabulary and symbols — Part 1: General statistical terms and terms used in
probability
1)
ISO 17295:2023 , Additive manufacturing — General principles — Part positioning, coordinates and orientation
ISO/ASTM 52900, Additive manufacturing — General principles — Fundamentals and vocabulary
ISO/ASTM 52927, Additive manufacturing — General principles — Main characteristics and corresponding
test methods
ASTM E2586, Standard Practice for Calculating and Using Basic Statistics
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/ASTM 52900 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
4 Abbreviations
For this document, the following abbreviations apply:
PBF-LB/M powder bed fusion of metals with laser beam
PBF-EB/M powder bed fusion of metals with electron beam
1) ISO 17295 cancels and replaces ISO/ASTM 52921:2013 which is still available at https:// www .astm .org/ f2921
-13r19 .html
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5 Material properties to be displayed
If a material is processed that is quantitatively specified according to its chemical composition and
mechanical properties for conventional manufacturing processes (e.g., for semi-finished products, bars,
profiles, bright products), at least those material properties shall be tested and reported (see Clause 7) that
are quantified in the respective standards for conventional means of manufacturing. An example for the
material grade 1.4404 according to EN 10088-3 is given in Annex A.
In cases where no standards are published that allow a definition of the scope of properties to be presented,
at least the following characteristic values shall be reported:
Chemical composition of the consolidated material
— constituents mass in mass %
Mechanical properties
— hardness e.g. in HV/HBW/HR/ HK
Vickers/Brinell/Rockwell/Knoop
— yield strength R ; R in MPa
p e
— tensile strength R in MPa
m
— elongation at break A in %
Physical properties
— relative density ρ in %
6 Optional material properties to be displayed
Optionally, properties can be shown in accordance with the material- and application requirements and the
applied test methods. Examples are (not an exhaustive list):
Mechanical properties:
— impact energy;
— modulus of elasticity;
— shear modulus;
— fracture toughness;
— fatigue curve data;
— compressive strength.
Physical properties:
— density;
— coefficient of thermal expansion;
— electrical conductivity;
— thermal conductivity.
Chemical properties:
— corrosion resistance;
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— chemical reactivity (behaviour towards acids, bases .).
Other properties:
— surface roughness;
— average grain size.
7 Boundary conditions for the determination of material properties
7.1 General
The manufacturing result of a PBF process depends on multiple influencing factors along the process chain.
Therefore, it is necessary to state the boundary conditions under which the reported properties were
derived. This includes
— the applied PBF machine(s) (see 7.2),
— the applied feedstock (see 7.3),
— the applied process parameters (see 7.4),
— the applied shielding gas (see 7.5),
— the applied powder spreading device (see 7.6), and
— the applied post-processing (see 7.7).
Thus, a material data sheet consists of two main parts:
a) The basic-information section, where the
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