Overview
ISO 10360-1:2000 is the vocabulary part of the ISO 10360 series titled Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring machines (CMM). Rather than prescribing measurement procedures or numeric acceptance limits, this Part 1 establishes the standardized terminology and definitions used across the series and in CMM acceptance and periodic reverification. It provides the language needed to interpret the subsequent parts (Parts 2–6) that cover specific test methods and performance characteristics.
Key topics
The standard organizes and defines terms relevant to CMM metrology, including:
- General CMM concepts: coordinate measuring machine (CMM), measuring volume, machine and workpiece coordinate systems.
- Probing and stylus systems: probing system, probe extensions, stylus, stylus changing systems and stylus extensions.
- Probing modes: probing (general), discrete-point probing, and scanning; program points and intermediate points used in motion control.
- Components and operation: ram, rotary table, probing system orientation and motion control.
- Error and artefacts: vocabulary related to CMM error of indication, calibration artefacts and sources of measurement uncertainty.
- Features and software: terms describing measured features, computed features and supporting software concepts.
- Informative annexes: descriptions of common CMM types and the relation to the GPS matrix model.
Because it is a GPS (Geometrical Product Specification) standard, ISO 10360-1 makes links to the GPS matrix model and the broader dimensional standards framework.
Practical applications
ISO 10360-1:2000 is essential for consistent communication and documentation in:
- Calibration and test labs performing CMM acceptance and reverification testing.
- Quality assurance and metrology engineers who specify, validate or audit CMM performance.
- CMM manufacturers and service providers preparing user manuals, specifications and test certificates.
- Standards writers and compliance bodies who reference unified terminology in procurement specifications and regulatory documents.
Using this vocabulary ensures that acceptance test reports, calibration certificates and machine specifications are unambiguous and interoperable across organizations and countries.
Related standards
- ISO 10360 Parts 2–6 - specify the actual acceptance and reverification test methods for different CMM types and modes (linear, rotary-table fourth-axis, scanning, multi-stylus, and associated-feature error estimation).
- ISO/TR 14638 and other GPS standards - provide broader context for geometrical product specification and verification practices.
Keywords: ISO 10360-1:2000, CMM vocabulary, coordinate measuring machines, GPS, acceptance tests, reverification, metrology, calibration, CMM standards.
