ISO 10110-6-2015 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10110-6:2015 — Optics and photonics — Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems — Part 6: Centring tolerances. This part of the ISO 10110 series defines the presentation and indication rules for centring tolerances used on technical drawings for optical elements, subassemblies and assemblies.

Abstract

ISO 10110-6:2015 specifies rules for indicating centring tolerances for optical elements, subassemblies and assemblies on technical drawings used for manufacturing and inspection. It addresses application to plano, rotationally invariant (spherical/aspherical), circular and non-circular cylindrical, and general (non‑symmetrical) surfaces — with general surfaces referenced to ISO 10110‑19.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (Edition 2, 2015).
• Publication date: August 2015 (Edition 2, 2015).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 37.020; 01.100.20.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2015).
• Number of pages: 21 (as published by ISO).

Scope

Defines the symbols, notation and rules to indicate centring tolerances on drawings for individual optical surfaces and for assembled optical components. The document applies to plano, rotationally invariant, circular and non-circular cylindrical, and general (non‑symmetrical) surfaces; the latter are described by ISO 10110‑19. The rules are intended to ensure clear unambiguous communication of design intent for manufacturing and inspection of optical parts and assemblies.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and presentation of centring tolerance symbols and fields on optical drawings.
• Rules for specifying centring tolerances for single surfaces and for subassemblies/assemblies.
• Application examples for plano, rotationally symmetric, circular and non‑circular cylindrical surfaces.
• Reference and linkage to general surface description (ISO 10110‑19) when needed.
• Requirements to allow unambiguous interpretation for manufacturing and inspection (measurement reference frames, datums, and allowable offsets).

Typical use and users

Used by optical designers, mechanical designers of opto‑mechanical systems, drawing and CAD drafters, manufacturing engineers, quality/inspection personnel and technical procurement teams who need to document, buy or inspect optical elements and assemblies. It is referenced when creating or reviewing technical drawings to ensure centring requirements are correctly and consistently shown.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 10110 series (“Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems”). Closely related parts include ISO 10110‑1 (General), ISO 10110‑8 (Surface texture), ISO 10110‑11 (Non‑toleranced data), ISO 10110‑12 (Aspheric surfaces), ISO 10110‑14 (Wavefront deformation tolerance), ISO 10110‑17 (Laser irradiation damage threshold) and ISO 10110‑19 (General description of surfaces and components). The ISO catalogue lists the series and current status of these parts.

Keywords

centring tolerances, optical drawings, ISO 10110, optical elements, tolerancing, assembly tolerances, drawing indications, opto‑mechanical drawings, surface types, ISO 10110‑19.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10110‑6:2015 is the part of the ISO 10110 series that defined the presentation and indication rules for centring tolerances on technical drawings for optical elements, subassemblies and assemblies.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers symbols, notation, and rules for indicating centring tolerances (how to show allowable offsets and datum/frame references) for various surface types including plano, rotationally invariant, circular and non‑circular cylindrical and general surfaces (the latter with reference to ISO 10110‑19).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Optical designers, CAD/drawing engineers, manufacturing and assembly engineers, inspection/quality teams, and procurement/specification writers who prepare or interpret optical drawings. These users rely on the standard to ensure centring requirements are communicated consistently.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10110‑6:2015 has been withdrawn and the part was revised; the new/replacement edition is ISO 10110‑6:2025 (Part 6 — Centring and tilt tolerances), published in 2025. Users should adopt the 2025 edition for current requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 10110 series “Optics and photonics — Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems”, which contains multiple parts covering surface texture, aspheres, wavefront tolerances, non‑toleranced data, and other drawing indications.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Centring tolerances, optical drawings, tolerancing, ISO 10110, optical element drawing indications, assembly centring, datums and reference frames.