ISO 10110-1-2019 PDF

Full title and description

Optics and photonics — Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems — Part 1: General (ISO 10110-1:2019). This part defines the general principles, layout, notation and presentation rules used across the ISO 10110 series for specifying design, tolerances and non‑toleranced data on drawings for optical elements and optical systems.

Abstract

ISO 10110-1:2019 provides standardized conventions and examples for preparing technical drawings of optical elements and systems. It specifies how to present characteristics (including tolerances), coordinate systems, reference wavelength and scale, table formats for tabulated drawings, notation for special surfaces and the use of general specifications and defaults. The document consolidates and updates general requirements formerly spread across earlier editions and related parts, supplying clearer examples and expanded tabular formats to improve consistency between designers, manufacturers and inspection authorities.

General information

• Status: International Standard (current edition).
• Publication date: 10 October 2019.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); available via national standards bodies (for example BSI, DIN).
• ICS / categories: 01.100.20 (Mechanical engineering drawings); 37.020 (Optical equipment).
• Edition / version: ISO 10110-1:2019 — second edition (2019), cancels and replaces earlier editions.
• Number of pages: 45 (English edition, may vary slightly by national adoption/translation).

Scope

This part of ISO 10110 specifies general rules and presentation formats for drawings of single optical elements and assemblies. It covers layout of drawings, required identification (drawing scale, reference wavelength), coordinate systems (local and global), the use of tabular drawing formats, notations for surface types (including special surfaces and aspherics), and the presentation of toleranced and non‑toleranced data. It is intended to be used together with the other parts of the ISO 10110 series that give detailed requirements for specific characteristics such as material imperfections, surface form and centring tolerances, surface texture, coatings and aspheric surfaces.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized drawing layout: mandatory identifiers such as scale and reference wavelength, clear labelling of parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate systems: definitions and conventions for global and per‑surface local coordinate systems.
• Tabular formats: standardized tables for listing multiple surfaces and partial tabulations to improve drawing compactness and clarity.
• Notation and symbols: standardized symbols and category numbers used across the ISO 10110 series for tolerances, imperfections, coatings and surface definitions.
• Presentation of toleranced vs non‑toleranced data: rules for invoking general specification points and when defaults apply.
• Examples and worked drawings: multiple example drawings demonstrating correct application of notations for common optical elements and assemblies.

Typical use and users

ISO 10110-1:2019 is used by optical designers, mechanical designers and drafters, optical manufacturers, metrology and quality teams, procurement specialists and systems engineers who create, review or manufacture optical components and assemblies. It is used to produce unambiguous engineering drawings and specification tables that communicate required optical and mechanical characteristics across design, manufacturing and inspection processes.

Related standards

ISO 10110-1 is the general part of the ISO 10110 series. Complementary parts include ISO 10110-2 (stress birefringence), -3 (bubbles and inclusions), -4 (inhomogeneity and striae), -5 (surface form tolerances), -6 (centring tolerances), -7 (surface imperfection tolerances), -8 (surface texture), -9 (surface treatment and coating), -10 (tables representing element data), -11 (non‑toleranced data), -12 (aspheric surfaces), -14 (wavefront deformation), -17 (laser irradiation damage threshold) and -19 (general description of surfaces and components). Users commonly apply Part 1 together with the specific parts relevant to the characteristic being specified.

Keywords

optics, photonics, technical drawings, drawing notation, tolerances, surface description, coordinate systems, tabular drawings, ISO 10110, optical elements, optical systems

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10110-1:2019 is the general part of the ISO 10110 series that defines conventions, layout and presentation rules for preparing drawings and tabular data for optical elements and systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers general drawing presentation (scale, reference wavelength), coordinate systems, notation and symbols, tabular drawing formats, how to present toleranced and non‑toleranced data and examples of correct drawing practices. Detailed numerical tolerances and specific defect criteria are given in the companion parts of the series.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Optical and mechanical designers, drafting engineers, manufacturing planners, metrology and quality inspectors, and technical procurers working with optical components and assemblies.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10110-1:2019 is the current edition published on 10 October 2019; it supersedes earlier editions. Users should check with their national standards body for any corrigenda or amendments and for national adoptions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10110-1 is Part 1 of the ISO 10110 series (Optics and photonics — Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems). Other parts in the series provide detailed rules for material imperfections, surface form, centring, texture, coatings, aspherics and related topics.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: optics, photonics, technical drawings, tolerances, surface specification, drawing notation, ISO 10110.