What is BS 3731 - Vee blocks about?

BS 3731 is an international standard that discusses the technical specifications of vee blocks.

BS 3731 specifies requirements for hollow and solid, single, and double vee blocks made from cast iron and steel, and solid vee blocks made from granite, normally with a 90° included vee angle though the provisions of BS 3731 are applicable to the vee blocks with included vee angle other than 90°.

BS 3731 describes two grades of accuracy, 1 and 2, and provision is made for matched pairs.

Who is BS 3731- Vee blocks for?

BS 3731 on vee blocks is relevant to:

Manufacturers and suppliers of vee blocks
Exporters and traders of vee blocks
Metallurgical engineers
Metalworkers
Testing authorities
Quality control authorities

Why should you use BS 3731- Vee blocks?

A vee block is a square or rectangular precision-made block used to securely hold a cylindrical workpiece on a milling machine or a drill press.

BS 3731 assists the users with the materials and technicalities to be considered while designing and manufacturing the steel vee blocks, cast iron vee blocks, and granite vee blocks.

BS 3731 provides the general features of vee blocks that will help you in the selection of several types of vee blocks. Vee blocks are classified as grade 1 or 2 according to their accuracy as specified in BS 3731.

BS 3731 also guides you in the construction of matched pairs. BS 3731 gives suggestions on protecting the vee blocks under distinct types of climatic conditions. BS 3731 also assists with general dimensions and methods of testing vee blocks.

Overall, BS 3731 is useful as it provides guidance on the vee blocks which can be beneficial for your business and can also help you to expand your business globally.

BS 3731:1987

Specification for vee blocks

Current

Published:

31 Dec 1987