ISO 10360-8-2013 PDF

Full title and description

Geometrical product specifications (GPS) — Acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring systems (CMS) — Part 8: CMMs with optical distance sensors. This PDF edition contains the International Standard text that defines acceptance and periodic reverification tests and performance requirements for Cartesian coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) equipped with non-contact optical distance sensors.

Abstract

ISO 10360-8:2013 specifies acceptance tests to verify that a CMM’s measured lengths meet the values declared by the manufacturer and provides reverification tests that enable periodic verification of performance by the user. The tests and requirements are intended primarily for Cartesian CMMs fitted with optical distance (non-contact) sensors; application to other CMM types may be possible by mutual agreement. The standard also describes test artefacts, alignment procedures and rules for demonstrating conformity.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; reviewed and confirmed in ISO’s periodic review cycle).
• Publication date: 2013-12 (Edition 1, 2013).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 17.040.30 (Measuring instruments / Coordinate measuring machines).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2013).
• Number of pages: 51 (official ISO catalogue listing for the 2013 edition).

Key bibliographic and lifecycle details above are taken from the ISO catalogue entry for ISO 10360-8:2013.

Scope

This part of ISO 10360 defines acceptance and reverification tests and the associated performance requirements for Cartesian CMMs when measuring calibrated test lengths using optical distance sensors. It specifies the execution of tests, the artefacts to be used (including informative and normative annexes), rules for assessing conformity with declared performance, and typical applications for which the acceptance and reverification procedures are suitable. The standard is not intended for CMMs whose measuring volume is much smaller than the test artefact, although the procedures and artefacts may be adapted where appropriate.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of metrological characteristics and maximum permissible errors (MPE) relevant to optical distance sensors on CMMs.
• Detailed acceptance test procedures and periodic reverification procedures to assess length-measurement performance.
• Specification of test artefacts and alignment procedures (normative and informative annexes covering artefacts and structural resolution tests).
• Rules for determination of conformity with manufacturer or user-declared performance specifications.
• Guidance on scope, limitations and applications (including recommendations when adapting tests for non-Cartesian or small-volume CMMs).

These topics and the structure of the standard (clauses and annexes) are reflected in the ISO text and its table of contents.

Typical use and users

ISO 10360-8:2013 is used by CMM manufacturers, metrology laboratories, calibration/quality departments in manufacturing companies, and third‑party testing bodies. Typical activities include factory acceptance testing, site acceptance, periodic reverification to ensure ongoing measurement capability, and preparation of CMM specifications and data sheets for optical-sensor-equipped machines. The standard helps procurement, quality assurance and calibration teams harmonize acceptance criteria and reporting.

Related standards

ISO 10360-8 is one part of the ISO 10360 series addressing acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring machines. Related parts include ISO 10360-1 (vocabulary), ISO 10360-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -7 and -9, each covering different probe types, measuring modes or machine configurations. For example, part 5 covers contacting probing systems (most recently updated as ISO 10360-5:2020). Users typically consult the relevant part(s) of ISO 10360 together when specifying or testing a CMM.

Keywords

CMM, coordinate measuring machine, optical distance sensor, non-contact probe, GPS, ISO 10360, acceptance test, reverification test, test artefact, MPE, metrological characteristics.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10360-8:2013 is an international standard that specifies acceptance and reverification tests and performance requirements for Cartesian coordinate measuring machines equipped with optical distance (non-contact) sensors.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers how to perform acceptance and periodic reverification tests for length measurements made with optical distance sensors on CMMs, the test artefacts and alignments to be used, and the rules for determining conformity with declared performance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: CMM manufacturers, calibration and metrology laboratories, quality and inspection engineers, and organizations procuring or certifying CMM performance commonly use this standard.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 edition (Edition 1, published December 2013) remains the current ISO edition and was last reviewed/confirmed in ISO’s review cycle (confirmed in a recent review), so it is not superseded as of the latest ISO catalogue entry. Users should always check the ISO catalogue for the very latest status before purchase or application.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10360 is a multipart series. Part 8 addresses CMMs with optical distance sensors while other parts treat vocabulary, contacting probes, scanning modes, imaging probes and additional configurations. Consult the ISO 10360 series list for related parts relevant to your machine and probe type.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: CMM, optical distance sensor, non-contact probe, acceptance test, reverification, metrological characteristics, MPE, test artefact, GPS (geometrical product specifications).