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At the urging of state regulatory bodies, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expanding its wood burning appliance emissions regulation. A new ASTM International standard will enable manufacturers of masonry heaters and their components to better verify the emissions performance of their products. The new standard is ASTM E2778 , Specification for Custom Tiled/Mortared Masonry Heaters (…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, April 26-29, 2015, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Timothy Seaton, Empire Masonry Heaters Inc., Scottsville, N.Y., tel +1.888.576.2949; tseaton@timelyconstruction.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9757
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to assess the credentials and qualifications of inspectors who routinely use ASTM firestop standards in their work. The proposed standard is ASTM WK40836, Practice for Credentials for Inspectors of Through Penetration Firestop Systems, Fire Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers. ASTM WK40836 will provide the information…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, April 26-29, 2015, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Patrick Tesche, Global Fire Protection Group, Avondale, Pa., Phone: 484-720-8080; pjtesche@comcast.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9675
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A new ASTM International standard for powder bed fusion of plastic materials will provide a common set of terms and definitions, best practices and practices to facilitate ordering and delivery of parts. ASTM F3091 , Specification for Powder Bed Fusion of Plastic Materials, will be used to specify end use properties for polyamide parts produced using laser sintering. Properties include mechanical…, ASTM Committee F42 Next Meeting:, Jan. 26-27, 2015, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, David Bourell, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, Phone: 512-471-3170; dbourell@mail.utexas.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9656
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Intumescent coatings produce an insulating char when activated by heat or flame. Such coatings are designed to safeguard the structural integrity of steel under fire conditions and to maintain safe temperatures for a specified period of time. A new ASTM standard will cover the specification, application and inspection of intumescent fire-resistant materials to structural steel. The new standard,…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, Oct. 5-8, 2014, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Philip Mancuso, Isolatek International, Stanhope, N.J., Phone: 1-800-631-9600, ext. 214; pmancuso@isolatek.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9645
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Products for medical implants and aerospace components are two of the applications of powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. A proposed new ASTM standard, WK46188, Practice for Metal Powder Bed Fusion to Meet Rigid Quality Requirements, describes the operation and production control of powder bed fusion machines and processes to meet rigid quality standards. According to Shane Collins, ASTM…, ASTM Committee F42 Next Meeting:, Jan. 26-27, 2015, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, Shane Collins, Incodema3D LLC, Ithaca, N.Y., Phone: 805-427-0019; scollins@incodema3d.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-932-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9630
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High grade biomedical implants, automotive and aerospace parts are among the objects that can be made from metal powders using additive manufacturing processes. The makers and users of metal powders will be among those who will benefit from a new ASTM International standard, ASTM F3049 , Guide for Characterizing Properties of Metal Powders Used for Additive Manufacturing Processes. John A.…, ASTM Committee F42 Next Meeting:, Jan. 26-27, 2015, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, John A. Slotwinski, Ph.D., National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Phone: 301-975-2171; john.slotwinski@nist.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9614
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Permanently removing all traces of lead-based paint hazards is a crucial element in the rehabilitation of older buildings, particularly those built prior to 1970. Lead-based paint abatement techniques will be aided by two new ASTM International standards that focus on composite wipe sample preparation for analysis following lead abatement activities in buildings. The new standards are: ASTM E2913…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, Oct. 5-8, 2014, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Kenneth T. (Kenn) White, Consultive Services, Virginia Beach, Va., 757-499-4420; kennwhite@cox.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9599
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ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing Technologies continues to develop and approve standards for the growing additive manufacturing community. The committee’s most recently approved standards include a practice on test specimen data reporting and two specifications on nickel alloy powder bed fusion., ASTM F2971, Test Specimen Data Reporting, ASTM F2971 , Practice for Reporting Data for Test Specimens Prepared by Additive Manufacturing, will provide the additive manufacturing industry with the means to consistently document the materials and processing history associated with specimens undergoing test or evaluation. F2971, developed by Subcommittee F42.01 on Test Methods, establishes minimum data requirements for reporting material…, ASTM F3055/ASTM F3056, Powder Bed Fusion, Many companies may be interested in exploring the use of additive manufacturing alloys in their work process, but don’t have existing company proprietary specifications to cover the materials and process aspects required to produce additive manufactured components. ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing Technologies has now approved new standards intended for the use of…, ASTM Committee F42 Next Meeting:, July 9-10, 2014, The Nottingham Belfry, Nottingham, England, Technical Contact:, (ASTM F2971) Kenneth R. Sargent, Lockheed Martin, Montverde, Fla., Phone: 407-469-2024; kenneth.sargent@lmco.com ; (ASTM F3055) Karl D’Ambrosio, Exotic Metals Forming Co. LLC, Kent, Wash, Phone: 253-395-3710; karld@exoticmetals.com ; (ASTM F3056) Hank Phelps, Lockheed Martin, Marietta, Ga., Phone: 770-793-0014; henry.phelps@lmco.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9647
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Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that occurs naturally, both indoors and outdoors, and can be found in homes, schools, offices and any other type of building. While radon exposure has only one known health effect on human beings, it is a devastating one: radon can cause lung cancer. According to estimates, radon contributes to more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths a year in the U.S. The U.S.…
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Signing Occurs Just Prior to National Manufacturing Day, In advance of the recently celebrated National Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 4, last month ASTM International and the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a framework of cooperation between ASTM and NAMII for the development of ASTM standards in the area of additive manufacturing. Signed by Katharine Morgan, vice president,…, Technical Contact:, Rob Gorham, National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, Phone: 330-599-6474; rob.gorham@ncdmm.org , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9479