3D | Three-dimensional |
ALM | Additive layered manufacturing |
AVLAM | Added Value by Laser Assisted Manufacturing |
CAD | Computer-aided drawing |
CAM | Computer-aided manufacturing |
DLD | Direct laser deposition, as DMLD |
DLF | Direct laser forming (using powder bed processes) |
DMLS | Direct metal laser sintering process |
DMLD | Direct metal laser deposition process |
DMD | Direct metal deposition, as DMLD |
EBSD | Electron back scattered defraction |
EDM | Electrode discharge machining |
FEA | Finite element analysis |
FEM | Finite element modelling |
HAZ | Heat-affected zone |
HCF | High cycle fatigue |
HIP | Hot isostatic pressing |
IPR | Intellectual property rights |
ISO | International Organisation of Standardization |
LENS | Laser engineered net shaping process |
LMD | Laser metal deposition, as DMLD |
NC | Numeric control |
NDT | Non-destructive testing |
OEM | Original equipment manufacturing |
PL | Project leader |
PWHT | Post-weld heat treatment |
RM | Rapid manufacturing |
RP | Rapid prototyping |
SFF | Solid freeform fabrication |
SME | Small and medium size enterprises |
SLA | Stereolithography process |
SLM | Selective laser melting process |
SLS | Selective laser sintering process |
STL | STereo Lithography file format used widely in RP processes |
SX | Single crystal |
TSB | Technology Strategy Board |
UTS | Ultimate tensile strength |
WP | Work package |
YS | Yield strength |