What is BS 3641-3 – General symbols for machine tools about?

BS 3641-3 is the third part of the BS 3641 multi-series that discusses the specifications for symbols for machines tools.

BS 3641-3 specifies additions to the range of symbols given in BS 3641-1.

BS 3641-3 specifies basic designs for symbols intended for use on machine tools.

Drawings in BS 3641-3 relate to the form of symbols only and are not absolute dimensional representations.

Note: Drawings in BS 3641-3 relate to the form of symbols only and are not absolute dimensional representations.

Who is BS 3641-3 – General symbols for machine tools for?

BS 3641-3 on the specification for symbols for machine tools is useful for:

Manufacturers of machine tools
Designers of machine tools
Engineers
Testing and inspection personnel

Why should you use BS 3641-3 – General symbols for machine tools?

BS 3641-3 makes recommendations for proportions to be used in the design of symbols, independent of actual dimensions. BS 3641-3 provides for the grouping together of symbols selected from the same or different sections of the standard according to individual requirements.

Overall, the guidance of BS 3641-3 helps you to reduce complications in communications in the production phase of machine tools by utilizing these additional symbols.

BS 3641-3:1973

Specification for symbols for machine tools. - Additional general symbols

Current

Published:

30 Apr 1973