ISO TS 10303-1673-2006 PDF

Full title and description

Industrial automation systems and integration — Product data representation and exchange — Part 1673: Application module: Edge shape feature. This Technical Specification defines the information constructs and module interpreted model used to represent parametrically defined edge-shape features (for example bevel, step and radius edge features) within the STEP (ISO 10303) application-module framework.

Abstract

ISO/TS 10303-1673:2006 specifies an application module for describing edge-shape features in product data exchange. It covers the data items and EXPRESS-based module interpreted model required to represent bevel, step and radius edge features and their association to datum/classification information used in product and manufacturing information exchange.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (revised by a later version published in 2022).
• Publication date: December 2006.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.040.40 (Industrial automation systems and integration — Product data representation and exchange).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2006).
• Number of pages: 39.

Scope

This Technical Specification defines the application module for the representation of edge shape feature data within the ISO 10303 (STEP) modular structure. Included in the scope are bevel edge feature shape data, step edge feature shape data and radius edge feature shape data, together with the information needed to classify and relate these features to datums and part geometry for exchange between CAD/CAM and downstream systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of EXPRESS-based application module entities for edge-shape features (bevel, step, radius).
• Module interpreted model (MIM) listings and mapping to relevant ARM (Application Reference Model) entities.
• Requirements for parametrically defined feature representation to support accurate data exchange between CAD/CAM/PDM systems.
• Classification and association mechanisms to relate features to datum references and part topology.
• Guidance for interoperable registration of information objects within STEP-based exchange workflows.

Typical use and users

Used by CAD/CAM software developers, system integrators, PLM/PDM implementers, standards engineers and organizations exchanging detailed product manufacturing information where explicit edge-feature semantics are required. Typical applications include geometric feature exchange for manufacturing, downstream process planning, and long-term archival of feature-intent data.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 10303 (STEP) family of standards for product data representation and exchange; it depends on and reuses constructs from other STEP ARMs and application modules. This specific Technical Specification was later revised and a newer edition (ISO/TS 10303-1673:2022) supersedes the 2006 edition. For broader context see the ISO 10303 series which defines EXPRESS, AP/ARM/MIM structures and STEP-file interchange formats.

Keywords

ISO 10303, STEP, application module, edge shape feature, bevel, step edge, radius edge, product data exchange, EXPRESS, MIM, ARM, CAD/CAM interoperability.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/TS 10303-1673:2006 is a Technical Specification within the ISO 10303 (STEP) family that defines an application module for representing edge-shape features in product data exchange.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the data entities, module interpreted model, and mapping needed to represent bevel, step and radius edge features and their classification/association to part datums for interoperable exchange.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: CAD/CAM and PLM/PDM software developers, implementers of STEP-based exchange, systems integrators, and engineers needing standardized representations of edge features for manufacturing and downstream processes.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2006 edition has been withdrawn and a newer version was published in 2022; users should reference the 2022 revision for the most up-to-date module.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one application module within the ISO 10303 (STEP) family, which is organized into ARMs, MIMs and application modules to support diverse product data exchange requirements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Edge-shape feature, bevel, step, radius, application module, STEP, ISO 10303, EXPRESS, product data exchange, MIM, ARM.