ISO 17599-2015 PDF

Full title and description

Technical product documentation (TPD) — General requirements of digital mock-up for mechanical products. This International Standard defines requirements for creation, classification, composition, modelling, review, application and management of digital mock-ups (DMU) used with mechanical products.

Abstract

ISO 17599:2015 specifies the requirements for the classification, composition, modelling, review, application and management of digital mock-up for mechanical products. It is intended to guide the building, management, review and application of DMU as part of technical product documentation practices.

General information

• Status: Published / confirmed.
• Publication date: 15 January 2015 (ISO edition 2015).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.100.20 (Mechanical engineering drawings).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2015).
• Number of pages: 25 pages (ISO publication information).

Scope

Applies to digital mock-up (DMU) practices for mechanical products and covers requirements for classification of DMU content, composition of datasets, modelling conventions, review processes, application scenarios and management of DMU within technical product documentation workflows. The standard is aimed at ensuring consistency and interoperability of DMU used across design, review and manufacturing preparation activities.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification and organization of DMU datasets (naming, structure and metadata).
• Composition and completeness requirements for digital mock-up deliverables.
• Modelling conventions and representation practices to support review and downstream use.
• Review and validation processes for DMU (visual review, clash detection and conformance checks).
• Application guidance for use of DMU in documentation, review and verification activities.
• Management and configuration control of DMU data within PLM/CAD environments (versioning, traceability).
• Reference to related TPD normative documents and data-exchange practices.

Typical use and users

Used by mechanical design engineers, CAD/PLM managers, technical documentation teams, systems integrators, OEMs and suppliers working on product definition and virtual reviews. Typical applications include digital reviews, virtual assembly checks, supplier data exchange and integration of DMU into technical product documentation and manufacturing preparation.

Related standards

Normative or related documents commonly referenced with ISO 17599 include ISO 16792 (Digital product definition data practices), ISO 10007 (configuration management guidance), ISO 11442 (document management topics for TPD) and subsequent ISO TPD work such as ISO 21143 (requirements for digital mock‑up virtual assembly test). These related standards provide complementary guidance on digital product definition, configuration management and virtual assembly testing.

Keywords

digital mock-up; DMU; technical product documentation (TPD); CAD; PLM; digital model; modelling conventions; virtual assembly; mechanical products; configuration management.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 17599:2015 is an International Standard that specifies general requirements for digital mock-up (DMU) used in technical product documentation for mechanical products.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers requirements for classification, composition, modelling, review, application and management of DMU and provides guidance to ensure DMU is fit for review, verification and downstream use in product development and manufacturing preparation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Mechanical design and documentation teams, CAD/PLM administrators, OEMs and suppliers, and anyone responsible for producing, exchanging or reviewing digital mock-ups in a product lifecycle context.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 17599:2015 is published and was confirmed as the current edition during ISO’s review cycle (confirmed status noted in ISO documentation as of the 2024 review). It is not listed as superseded.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to the body of ISO Technical Product Documentation (TPD) standards and is used alongside related TPD documents (for example ISO 16792 and ISO 21143) that address complementary topics such as digital product definition practices and virtual assembly testing.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Digital mock-up, DMU, technical product documentation, CAD, PLM, modelling, virtual assembly, mechanical drawings, configuration management.