ISO 10110-7-2017 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10110-7:2017 — Optics and photonics — Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems — Part 7: Surface imperfections. This part of ISO 10110 specifies how to indicate acceptable levels of surface imperfections (localized imperfections, edge chips, long scratches) on technical drawings for optical elements and optical assemblies, taking into account functional (image formation, durability) and cosmetic effects.

Abstract

ISO 10110-7:2017 defines the presentation and notation for specifying the acceptability of surface imperfections within test regions on finished transmitting and reflecting optical surfaces (coated or uncoated) and on optical assemblies. It allows imperfections to be specified by area affected or by visibility and covers edge chips, localized flaws and long scratches, linking acceptance limits to functional and cosmetic effects.

General information

• Status: Published — confirmed (reviewed and confirmed in 2022, remaining current as of the latest ISO record).
• Publication date: August 2017 (official publication: 16 August 2017 / 2017‑08).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 37.020 (Optical equipment) and 01.100.20 (Mechanical engineering drawings).
• Edition / version: Third edition (ed. 3.0, 2017).
• Number of pages: 12 pages in the ISO publication (national/adopted versions may show different pagination).

Scope

Specifies notation and rules for indicating acceptable surface-imperfection levels on drawings of individual optical elements and optical assemblies. Applies to finished transmitting and reflecting surfaces (coated or uncoated) and covers localized imperfections, edge chips and long scratches. Allows acceptance to be defined by area affected or by visibility (cosmetic vs functional acceptance). It is intended to standardize drawing presentation so manufacturers and inspectors have a common, unambiguous basis for acceptance criteria.

Key topics and requirements

• Notation and symbols for indicating surface imperfections on optical drawings.
• Definitions and classification of imperfections: localized flaws, edge chips and long scratches.
• Methods to specify acceptance levels by affected area or by visibility (cosmetic vs functional).
• Applicability to transmitting and reflecting surfaces, coated or uncoated, and to optical assemblies.
• Guidance to ensure drawing requirements are clear for manufacture and inspection.

Typical use and users

Used by optical designers, mechanical design engineers producing drawing packs, manufacturing engineers, quality / inspection teams in optical component and assembly production, procurement specialists specifying acceptance criteria, and standards/technical authors preparing drawing documentation. It is referenced where clear, standardized defect-acceptance notation is required to avoid ambiguity between design, manufacturer and inspector.

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 10110-2 to -4 (material imperfections), ISO 10110-5 (Surface form tolerances), ISO 10110-6 (Centring tolerances), ISO 10110-8 (Surface texture), ISO 10110-9 (Surface treatment and coating), ISO 10110-10 (Table representing data), ISO 10110-11 (Non-toleranced data), ISO 10110-12 (Aspheric surfaces) and other parts in the series. Users often apply multiple parts together when preparing complete optical drawings.

Keywords

surface imperfections, optical drawings, acceptance criteria, scratches, chips, localized flaws, optical assemblies, coated surfaces, ISO 10110, optics and photonics.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10110-7:2017 is the third-edition ISO standard that defines how to indicate and specify acceptable surface imperfections on drawings for optical elements and systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the notation, classification and acceptance specification for surface imperfections (localized imperfections, edge chips, long scratches) on transmitting and reflecting surfaces (coated or uncoated) and on optical assemblies, including options to specify acceptance by area or by visibility and to relate limits to functional and cosmetic effects.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Optical designers, drawing authors, manufacturers, quality/inspection engineers, and procurement/specification writers who need standardized drawing notation and unambiguous acceptance criteria for surface defects.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2017 (third) edition is published and — according to ISO’s record — was reviewed and confirmed in 2022, so this edition remains current. Earlier editions (for example the 2008 edition) were superseded by the 2017 edition. National adoptions or transpositions may carry different publication dates or pagination.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10110 is a multipart series covering preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems; Part 7 is one part of that series and is intended to be used together with other relevant parts (surface form tolerances, material imperfections, coatings, tables of data, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Surface imperfections, scratches, chips, optical drawings, acceptance criteria, optical assemblies, coated surfaces, ISO 10110.