About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Frontiers of Materials Award Symposium: Science at the Frontier of Engineering: Qualification and Certification of Metal Additive Manufacturing
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| Presentation Title |
Q3+ | RTX's Consolidated Approach to IQ/OQ/PQ+MQ |
| Author(s) |
Josh Norman, Scott Wigen, Callie Benson, Zachary T. Hilton, Jesse Boyer, Adam L. Pilchak, Jean-Rene Poulin, Lee Barber, Brian Fisher |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Josh Norman |
| Abstract Scope |
Following the initial release of guidance documents and industry standards that introducedInstallation, Operational, and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) concepts to theAerospace Industry, AM subject matter experts across the RTX corporation (CollinsAerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon) have been collaborating on an enterprise-wideapproach to qualify AM machines, processes, and materials based on these concepts. Theresult, referred to within RTX as Q3+ (“Q cubed plus”), is a consolidated framework thataddresses requirements for IQ/OQ/PQ+MQ.The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of RTX’s approach toIQ/OQ/PQ+MQ. This will be followed by a deep dive into machine calibration requirements,KPV studies, and near term opportunities for ICME tools. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: None Selected |