ISO 1701-2-2004 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 1701-2:2004 — Test conditions for milling machines with table of variable height — Testing of accuracy — Part 2: Machines with vertical spindle. This part specifies geometric and machining tests and the applicable tolerances for general-purpose, normal-accuracy vertical-spindle milling machines with a table of variable height; it is written with reference to the general test code in ISO 230-1.

Abstract

ISO 1701-2:2004 defines both geometric and machining tests for verifying the accuracy of vertical-spindle milling machines having a table of variable height, and gives the tolerances applicable to those tests. It explicitly deals only with verification of accuracy and does not cover operational running tests (vibration, abnormal noise, stick-slip, or characteristics such as speeds and feeds), which should normally be checked before accuracy testing.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed on review cycles; current version confirmed in reviews up to 2024).
• Publication date: August 2004 (Edition 2).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.080.20 (Machine tools — milling machines).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2004).
• Number of pages: 22 pages.

Scope

This part of ISO 1701 specifies test conditions, procedures and tolerances for assessing the geometric and machining accuracy of vertical-spindle milling machines equipped with a table of variable height. Tests are given with reference to the general machine‑tool test code ISO 230-1 and are limited to accuracy verification; they exclude operational checks of running behavior and machine characteristics (for example vibration, abnormal noise, stick‑slip, speeds and feeds). The standard is intended for general-purpose, normal‑accuracy machines.

Key topics and requirements

• Reference to ISO 230-1 test code for geometric and machining testing methodology.
• Geometric tests covering positional and angular errors relevant to vertical-spindle milling machines.
• Machining tests (practical cutting tests) to assess finished-part accuracy under defined conditions.
• Specified tolerances for each test, enabling objective pass/fail or acceptance criteria.
• Clear exclusion of operational running tests and machine performance characteristics (these are to be tested separately prior to accuracy verification).

Typical use and users

Used by machine tool manufacturers, acceptance-test laboratories, in-house workshop quality/inspection teams, procurement and maintenance engineers, and conformity assessment bodies to verify and document the geometric and machining accuracy of vertical-spindle milling machines with variable-height tables. The standard is applied during factory acceptance testing, installation verification, periodic calibration/inspection and comparative performance assessments.

Related standards

ISO 1701-2 is part of the ISO 1701 family for milling machines and references the broader machine-tool test code ISO 230-1 (Test code for machine tools — Part 1: geometric accuracy). Related parts include ISO 1701-1:2004 (machines with horizontal spindle) and ISO 1701-3 (other related machine types); users should consult ISO 230 series documents for additional test-method details.

Keywords

milling machines; vertical spindle; test conditions; accuracy testing; geometric tests; machining tests; tolerances; ISO 230-1; machine-tool testing; acceptance tests.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1701-2:2004 is an ISO international standard that specifies test conditions, procedures and tolerances for accuracy testing of vertical-spindle milling machines with a table of variable height.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers geometric and machining tests and the corresponding tolerances used to verify machine accuracy; it does not cover dynamic running tests or machine characteristics like speeds and feeds.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Machine manufacturers, inspection and calibration laboratories, workshop/quality engineers, procurement teams, maintenance personnel and conformity assessment bodies. These groups use the standard for factory acceptance, installation checks, periodic verification and comparative testing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2004 edition (Edition 2) is the published version; ISO records show it was subject to periodic review and the 2004 edition remained current following confirmation steps through reviews up to 2024. Users should check with their national standards body or ISO for any amendments or later revisions beyond the confirmed 2004 text before applying it.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. ISO 1701-2 is one part of the ISO 1701 series addressing test conditions for milling machines with tables of variable height (other parts include ISO 1701-1 for horizontal spindles and ISO 1701-3). It also depends on the ISO 230 series for general machine-tool test methods.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: milling machines, vertical spindle, accuracy testing, geometric tests, machining tests, tolerances, ISO 230-1, machine-tool test code.