BS 3641-3:1973
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Specification for symbols for machine tools. Additional general symbols
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30-04-1973
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Foreword
Specification
0 General
0.1 Scope
0.2 Classification scheme
0.3 Numbering of symbols
0.4 Sizes and proportions
0.5 The use of the arrow
0.6 Grouping of symbols
List of symbols
Section
1 Modes
2 Elements
3 Values
4 Actions
5 Safety and status indications
6 Compound symbols
Appendix
A Example of the grouping of symbols
Figure
1 Balanced slide pressure (presses)
Additions to symbols in Part 1. Recommends proportions to be used in design of symbols independent of actual dimensions and provides for grouping symbols selected from the same or different sections according to individual requirements.
| Committee |
MTE/1
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 71/32671 DC (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
32
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard specifies additions to the range of symbols given in BS 3641-1.
This British Standard specifies basic designs for symbols intended for use on machine tools.
Drawings in this British Standard relate to the form of symbols only and are not absolute dimensional representations.
This British Standard makes recommendations for proportions to be used in the design of symbols, independent of actual dimensions.
This British Standard provides for the grouping together of symbols selected from the same or different sections of the standard according to individual requirements.
Examples of groupings of symbols are given in Appendix A of BS 3641-1 for guidance purposes.
NOTE The titles of the British Standards refered to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
| Standards | Relationship |
| UNE-EN ISO 9405:2017 | Identical |
| PD 6490:1980 | Guide to application of additional symbols (and index) for machine tools |
| BS 3641:SUPP(1980) : 1980 | GUIDE TO APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL SYMBOLS (AND INDEX) FOR MACHINE TOOLS |
| BS 3641-2:1980 | Symbols for machine tools Specification for numerical control symbols |
| BS 3643-1:1981 | ISO metric screw threads Principles and basic data |
| BS 5739:1979 | Method of presentation of lubrication instructions for machine tools |
| BS 381C:1964 | Colours for specific purposes |
| PD 6490:1980 | Guide to application of additional symbols (and index) for machine tools |
| BS 5378-1:1980 | Safety signs and colours Specification for colour and design |
| BS 3641-1:1971 | Symbols for machine tools General symbols |
| BS 4412:1969 | Specification for lubrication symbols |
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