In search for classification and selection of spare parts suitable for additive manufacturing: a literature review

Frandsen, C.S.; Nielsen, M.M.; Chaudhuri, A.; Jayaram, J.; Govindan, K.

doi:10.1080/00207543.2019.1605226

In search for classification and selection of spare parts suitable for additive manufacturing: a literature review

Frandsen, C.S.; Nielsen, M.M.; Chaudhuri, A.; Jayaram, J.; Govindan, K.

Authors

C.S. Frandsen

M.M. Nielsen

Professor Atanu Chaudhuri atanu.chaudhuri@durham.ac.uk
Professor

J. Jayaram

K. Govindan

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature on additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and equipment, and spare parts classification criteria to propose a systematic process for selecting spare parts which are suitable for AM. This systematic process identifies criteria that can be used to select spare parts that are suitable for AM. The review found that there is limited research that addresses identifying processes for spare parts selection for AM, even though companies have identified this to be a key challenge in adopting AM. Seven areas for future research are identified relating to the methodology of spare parts selection for AM, processes for cross-functional integration in selecting spare parts for AM, broadening the spare parts portfolio that is suitable for AM (by considering usage of AM in conjunction with conventional technologies), and potential impact of AM on product modularity and integrality.

Citation

Frandsen, C., Nielsen, M., Chaudhuri, A., Jayaram, J., & Govindan, K. (2020). In search for classification and selection of spare parts suitable for additive manufacturing: a literature review. International Journal of Production Research, 58(4), 970-996. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2019.1605226

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Mar 25, 2019
Online Publication Date	Apr 19, 2019
Publication Date	2020
Deposit Date	Sep 14, 2019
Publicly Available Date	Apr 19, 2020
Journal	International Journal of Production Research
Print ISSN	0020-7543
Electronic ISSN	1366-588X
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	58
Issue	4
Pages	970-996
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2019.1605226
Public URL	https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1287064

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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Production Research on 19th April 2019, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00207543.2019.1605226