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This standard sets requirements for the qualification, quality assurance and post processing for metal parts made by laser powder bed fusion. This standard defines methods and procedures for testing and qualification of various characteristics of additively manufactured metal parts, in accordance to ISO 17296-3:2014 Classes H and M. The standard is intended to be used by part providers and/or customers of parts. This standard is a top-level standard in the hierarchy of additive manufacturing standards in that it is intended to apply to metallic parts made by additive manufacturing. The standard defines qualification procedures and acceptance criteria where appropriate to meet defined quality levels.