BS ISO 230-3:2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Preliminary remarks
   4.1 Measuring units
   4.2 Reference to ISO 230-1
   4.3 Recommended instrumentation and test equipment
   4.4 Machine conditions prior to testing
   4.5 Test sequence
   4.6 Test environment temperature
5 ETVE test
   5.1 General
   5.2 Test method
   5.3 Interpretation of results
   5.4 Presentation of results
6 Thermal distortion caused by rotating spindle
   6.1 General
   6.2 Test method
   6.3 Interpretation of results
   6.4 Presentation of results
7 Thermal distortion caused by linear motion of components
   7.1 General
   7.2 Test method
   7.3 Presentation of results
Annex A (informative) Linear displacement sensors
Annex B (informative) Guidelines on the required number of
                      linear displacement sensors
Annex C (informative) Guidelines for machine tool thermal
                      environment
Annex D (informative) Alternative measurement devices and
                      set-ups
Bibliography

Defines three tests for the determination of thermal effects on machine tools: - an environmental temperature variation error (ETVE) test; - a test for thermal distortion caused by rotating spindles; - a test for thermal distortion caused by moving linear axes.