ISO 10360-12-2016 PDF

Full title and description

Geometrical product specifications (GPS) — Acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring systems (CMS) — Part 12: Articulated arm coordinate measurement machines (CMM). This part defines acceptance and periodic reverification tests for articulated-arm CMMs (tactile and/or optical/scanner probes), the associated performance requirements and rules for demonstrating conformance.

Abstract

ISO 10360-12:2016 specifies procedures to verify the performance of articulated-arm coordinate measurement machines by measuring calibrated test lengths and probing features; it covers acceptance tests (manufacturer or purchaser) and reverification tests (periodic user checks), addresses tactile and scanner probes and includes guidance on test artefacts, environmental conditions, stylus qualification and comparison of measured errors to manufacturer-specified MPEs.

General information

• Status: Current (published and adopted by national bodies; actively referenced in the ISO 10360 series).
• Publication date: 30 September 2016 (ISO original edition: 2016).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 17.040.30 (Measuring instruments; dimensional and geometrical product specifications and verification).
• Edition / version: ISO 10360-12:2016 (part of the ISO 10360 family of CMS acceptance & reverification tests).
• Number of pages: ISO original ~40 pages (published text); national/adopted versions (EN/BS/DIN/UNE translations) may list ~50–54 pages due to front matter and translations.

Scope

This part of ISO 10360 specifies acceptance tests to verify an articulated-arm CMM’s stated performance by measuring calibrated test lengths and probing spherical features, and it specifies reverification tests for periodic user checks. It applies to articulated-arm CMMs that use tactile probes, optical distance sensors/laser-line scanners, or both. The standard defines performance requirements, test procedures, conformity rules and provides annex guidance (for example on scanner accessories and test artefacts).

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of metrological characteristics and performance parameters relevant to articulated-arm CMMs (errors of indication, MPEs, form/size errors for probed spheres).
• Acceptance test procedures based on calibrated test lengths and multi-point probing of spheres (specified point counts and fitting methods such as least-squares sphere fit).
• Reverification (periodic) test procedures and recommended test intervals/methods for user-run checks.
• Rules for comparison against manufacturer-declared MPE values and criteria for conformity.
• Requirements and guidance for environmental conditions, stylus selection/qualification, measurement volume positions and probe qualification.
• Annex material covering scanner accessory tests, test artefact specifications, uncertainty considerations and reporting guidance.

Typical use and users

Used by CMM manufacturers, calibration laboratories, metrology/quality engineers, inspection service providers and purchasers of articulated-arm CMMs to: perform acceptance testing on delivery; establish periodic reverification routines; verify manufacturer MPE claims; and document conformance for quality systems and contractual acceptance. The standard supports traceable performance verification and helps ensure reliable dimensional inspection with articulated arms.

Related standards

ISO 10360 is a multipart series. Related parts include ISO 10360-1 (vocabulary) and other parts addressing different CMM types and probing/scanning modes (e.g., Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13). Other standards commonly used alongside ISO 10360-12 include ISO 14253 (decision rules for inspection), national adoptions EN ISO 10360-12 and various calibration and laboratory accreditation guidance documents.

Keywords

ISO 10360-12, articulated arm CMM, acceptance test, reverification test, GPS, CMS, MPE, probing performance, scanner probe, test sphere, metrology, dimensional inspection.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10360-12:2016 is the part of the ISO 10360 family that specifies acceptance and reverification tests for articulated-arm coordinate measurement machines (CMMs), covering tactile and optical/scanner probes and defining test methods and conformity rules.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedures to measure calibrated test lengths and probe feature geometry (e.g., multi-point probing of spheres), performance parameters and error limits (MPE comparisons), environmental and stylus considerations, reporting and annex guidance for scanner accessories.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: CMM manufacturers, calibration labs, metrology and QA engineers, inspection service providers and purchasing/specification authors who need to verify articulated-arm CMM performance for acceptance or periodic requalification.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10360-12:2016 is the published ISO edition from 2016 and is listed as the part for articulated-arm CMMs in the ISO 10360 suite; national/adopted versions (EN/BS/DIN/UNE) exist. No publicly listed ISO replacement of Part 12 was identified in the sources consulted (the ISO 10360 series continues to be maintained). Users should check ISO or their national standards body for the absolute latest status before formal use.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10360 is a multipart standard series covering acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring systems; Part 12 specifically addresses articulated-arm CMMs while other parts address different CMM types and probing/scanning methods.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Articulated arm, CMM, GPS, acceptance test, reverification, MPE, probing performance, scanner probe, calibrated test length, metrology.