LR-GN-046 Guidance Notes for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Additive Manufactured Metallic Parts

Classification and certification

This document provides guidelines for the classification or certification of metallic parts produced using an additive manufacturing (AM) process for use in the construction, modification or repair of ships, other marine structures, and associated machinery. These guidelines are also applicable to offshore applications.

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Manufacturer Requirements
Chapter 3 - Testing, Qualification & Certification
Chapter 4 - Annexes

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