Abstract:
This MSc by Research is focused mainly on Quality Assurance (QA) and
Qualification Procedures for metal parts manufactured using new Additive
Manufacturing (AM) techniques in the aerospace industry. The main aim is to
understand the state of the art of these technologies and the strong regulatory
framework of this industry in order to develop correct QA/QC procedures in
accordance with the certification process for the technology and spare parts.
These include all the testing and validation necessary to implement them in the
field, as well as to maintain their capability throughout their lifecycle, specific
procedures to manufacture or repair parts, workflows and records amongst
others. At the end of this MSc by Research, an entire Qualification Procedure
for Electron Beam Melting (EBM) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM) for
reproduction of an aerospace part will be developed and defined. Also, General
Procedures, Operational Instructions, and Control Procedures with its
respective registers, activities, and performance indicators for both technologies
will be developed. These will be part of the future Quality Assurance and Quality
Management systems of those aerospace companies that implement EBM or
SLM in their supply chain.
