The following data files include microstructure measurement results associated with the 2022 Additive Manufacturing Benchmark test series (AM Bench 2022) AMB2022-03 set of benchmarks. These AMB2022-03 benchmarks explore a range of individual and overlapping melt pool behaviors using individual laser tracks and 2D arrays of laser tracks (pads) on solid metal IN718 plates. For the individual laser tracks, a range of laser parameters was used, with variations in laser power, speed, and spot diameter. For the laser pads, the laser scan patterns and most of the laser parameters match those used for the 2.5 mm legs from the AMB2022-01 3D builds. The laser tracks and pads were cross sectioned at different locations and examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Descriptions and measurement data for all of the other AMB2022-03 measurements may be found on the AM Bench website at www.nist.gov/ambench.

The following data files are provided in support of the AM Bench 2022 modeling challenges associated with bare plate single track and pad laser scans performed on the NIST Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed (https://www.nist.gov/el /ammt-temps). These measurements were used in the AMB2022-03 set of challenges associated with track melt pool geometry (CHAL-AMB2022-03-TMPG) and pad melt pool geometry (CHAL-AMB2022-03-PMPG). Description of the associated measurements and modeling challenges are provided on the AMB2022-03 challenge description webpage (https://www.nist.gov/document/amb2022-03-measurement-and-challenge-descriptions-version-101).

The following data files are provided in support of the AM Bench 2022 modeling challenges associated with bare plate single track and pad laser scans performed on the NIST Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed (https://www.nist.gov/el /ammt-temps). These measurements were used in the AMB2022-03 set of challenges associated with track melt pool geometry (CHAL-AMB2022-03-TMPG) and pad melt pool geometry (CHAL-AMB2022-03-PMPG). Description of the associated measurements and modeling challenges are provided on the AMB2022-03 challenge description webpage (https://www.nist.gov/document/amb2022-03-measurement-and-challenge-descriptions-version-101).

The following data files include microstructure measurement results associated with the 2022 Additive Manufacturing Benchmark test series (AM-Bench 2022) AMB2022-01 benchmark on laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D builds of nickel-based superalloy IN718 test objects. The AM builds were performed on the NIST Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed (AMMT) and the microstructure measurements were conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultra-small-angle X-ray scattering (USAXS), small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS), and automated serial sectioning. Detailed descriptions of the build process parameters, scan pattern, heat treatment, and descriptions of all of the AMB2022-01 measurements are provided on the AMB2022-01 challenge description webpage (https://www.nist.gov/ambench/amb2022-01-benchmark-measurements-and-challenge-problems).Due to the time-sensitive nature of the AM Bench challenge problems, those measurements and analyses were prioritized. The challenges that this data publication address are:Microstructure (CHAL-AMB2022-01-MS): Histograms of direction-specific grain sizes from specified regions within as-built and heat-treated samples.Phase Evolution (CHAL-AMB2022-01-PE): Formation and evolution of phases and phase fractions, including major precipitates, as a function of time for heat treatments of IN718 from a 2.5 mm leg.The data provided for CHAL-AMB2022-01-PE are preliminary since an additional phase in the as-build material has not yet been positively identified. These data will be updated shortly. Also, additional datasets that are not required for the challenges will be added soon. For updates, please check back here or at www.nist.gov/ambench.

The following data files include microstructure measurement results associated with the 2022 Additive Manufacturing Benchmark test series (AM-Bench 2022) AMB2022-01 benchmark on laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D builds of nickel-based superalloy IN718 test objects. The AM builds were performed on the NIST Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed (AMMT) and the microstructure measurements were conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultra-small-angle X-ray scattering (USAXS), small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS), and automated serial sectioning. Detailed descriptions of the build process parameters, scan pattern, heat treatment, and descriptions of all of the AMB2022-01 measurements are provided on the AMB2022-01 challenge description webpage (https://www.nist.gov/ambench/amb2022-01-benchmark-measurements-and-challenge-problems).Due to the time-sensitive nature of the AM Bench challenge problems, those measurements and analyses were prioritized. The challenges that this data publication address are:Microstructure (CHAL-AMB2022-01-MS): Histograms of direction-specific grain sizes from specified regions within as-built and heat-treated samples.Phase Evolution (CHAL-AMB2022-01-PE): Formation and evolution of phases and phase fractions, including major precipitates, as a function of time for heat treatments of IN718 from a 2.5 mm leg.The data provided for CHAL-AMB2022-01-PE are preliminary since an additional phase in the as-build material has not yet been positively identified. These data will be updated shortly. Also, additional datasets that are not required for the challenges will be added soon. For updates, please check back here or at www.nist.gov/ambench.

The following optical micrograph data files are provided in support of the AM Bench 2018 modeling challenges associated with bare plate single track laser scans performed on the NIST Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed. These measurements were used in the AMB2018-02 set of challenges associated with track melt pool geometry (CHAL-AMB2018-02-MP). Description of the associated measurements and modeling challenges are provided on the AMB2018-02 challenge description webpage ().

The following optical micrograph data files are provided in support of the AM Bench 2018 modeling challenges associated with bare plate single track laser scans performed on the NIST Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed. These measurements were used in the AMB2018-02 set of challenges associated with track melt pool geometry (CHAL-AMB2018-02-MP). Description of the associated measurements and modeling challenges are provided on the AMB2018-02 challenge description webpage ().

The following data files are provided in support of the 2022 Additive Manufacturing Benchmark test series (AM-Bench 2022) modeling challenges associated with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D builds of nickel-based superalloy IN718 test objects using variety of custom scan strategies. These AM builds were performed on the NIST Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed (AMMT, https://www.nist.gov/el/ammt-temps). Note that these 3D builds are an extension of those for the AMB2022-01 challenges, and part geometry, materials data, and 'nominal' 3D build data are available in the corresponding data repository (https://doi.org/10.18434/mds2-2607)Description of the associated 3D builds and measurements are provided on the AMB2022-02 challenge description webpage (https://www.nist.gov/ambench). Note that this dataset may be periodically updated. Refer to the Version number below, and updates described in this Description and the README file.

The following data files are provided in support of the 2022 Additive Manufacturing Benchmark test series (AM-Bench 2022) modeling challenges associated with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D builds of nickel-based superalloy IN718 test objects using variety of custom scan strategies. These AM builds were performed on the NIST Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed (AMMT, https://www.nist.gov/el/ammt-temps). Note that these 3D builds are an extension of those for the AMB2022-01 challenges, and part geometry, materials data, and 'nominal' 3D build data are available in the corresponding data repository (https://doi.org/10.18434/mds2-2607)Description of the associated 3D builds and measurements are provided on the AMB2022-02 challenge description webpage (https://www.nist.gov/ambench). Note that this dataset may be periodically updated. Refer to the Version number below, and updates described in this Description and the README file.

The following data files are provided in support of the AM Bench 2022 modeling challenges associated with Microstructure measurement extension to AMB2018-01: laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D builds of nickel-based superalloy IN625 test objects (AMB2022-05). Description of the associated measurements are provided in the AMB2022-05 challenge description webpage (https://www.nist.gov/ambench).Some of the work was supported by the Exascale Additive Manufacturing Application Development Project, part of the Exascale Computing Project, (17-SC-20-SC), a collaborative effort of U.S. DOE Office of Science and NNSA. Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.