ISO 1701-1-2004 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 1701-1:2004 — Test conditions for milling machines with table of variable height — Testing of the accuracy — Part 1: Machines with horizontal spindle. This International Standard specifies geometric and machining tests and associated tolerances for general-purpose, normal-accuracy milling machines fitted with a horizontal spindle and a table of variable height.

Abstract

ISO 1701-1:2004, referenced to ISO 230-1, defines both geometric and machining tests and the applicable tolerances for horizontal-spindle milling machines with variable-height tables. The standard is limited to verification of machine accuracy and does not cover running tests (vibration, noise, stick‑slip) or checks of machine characteristics such as speeds and feeds, which are generally performed before accuracy testing.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed on review in 2024).
• Publication date: 2004 (Edition 1, published August 2004).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.080.20 — Machine tools; milling machines.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2004).
• Number of pages: 27 pages.

Scope

This standard specifies test conditions, measurement procedures and tolerances for assessing the geometric accuracy and machining performance of general-purpose milling machines with a horizontal spindle and a table whose height can be varied. It applies the test methods of ISO 230-1 where relevant and is intended only for accuracy verification; it excludes dynamic or operational tests (vibration, abnormal noise, stick‑slip) and checks of machine characteristics such as spindle speeds and feed rates.

Key topics and requirements

• Reference to ISO 230-1 test methods for geometric and machining tests.
• Defined geometric tests for straightness, flatness, squareness and positioning accuracy appropriate to horizontal-spindle milling machines.
• Machining tests describing representative cutting trials and measurement of workpiece results to assess accuracy under finishing conditions.
• Specified tolerances and acceptance criteria for the tests described.
• Requirements for test set-up: fixtures, test pieces, datum and reference surfaces, and measuring instruments.
• Instructions on environmental and pre-test checks (machine warm-up, lubrication, basic functional checks) — operational checks of speeds/feeds and dynamic behavior are explicitly excluded from scope.
• Reporting requirements: test records, measurement results and conformity statements.

Typical use and users

Used by machine tool manufacturers, independent test laboratories, quality and metrology departments, machine inspectors and procurement/specification teams to verify and document the static and machining accuracy of horizontal‑spindle milling machines with variable‑height tables. Also used by OEMs and end users for acceptance testing and periodic verification of machine accuracy.

Related standards

Key related documents include ISO 230-1 (Test code for machine tools — Part 1: Geometric accuracy), which provides the general test methods referenced in ISO 1701-1, and companion parts ISO 1701-2 (Part 2: machines with vertical spindle) and earlier ISO 1701 series parts (for historical reference; some were withdrawn or superseded when the 2004 parts were published).

Keywords

milling machines; test conditions; accuracy testing; geometric tests; machining tests; horizontal spindle; variable-height table; ISO 1701; ISO 230-1; tolerances; machine-tool verification.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1701-1:2004 is an ISO International Standard that specifies test conditions, measurement procedures and tolerances for verifying the accuracy of general-purpose, normal-accuracy horizontal-spindle milling machines with a table of variable height.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers geometric and machining tests (e.g., straightness, squareness, positioning and representative machining trials), the applicable tolerances, test set-up and reporting for horizontal-spindle milling machines. It does not cover machine running tests (vibration, noise) or checks of speeds and feeds.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, metrology and quality control personnel, machine inspectors, procurement specialists and end users performing acceptance testing or periodic verification of milling machine accuracy.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 1701-1:2004 is published and was last reviewed and confirmed in 2024, so the 2004 edition remains the current edition as of the last ISO systematic review.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 1701 series dealing with test conditions for milling machines with variable-height tables. Companion parts include ISO 1701-2:2004 (vertical spindle). Earlier parts such as ISO 1701-0:1984 were withdrawn and the 2004 parts replaced or reorganized earlier content.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: milling machines, accuracy testing, geometric tests, machining tests, horizontal spindle, variable-height table, tolerances, ISO 230-1, machine-tool verification.