ISO 11415-1997 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 11415:1997 — Tools for pressing — Die sets. This International Standard specifies the principal dimensions, composition, designation rules and assembly guidance for standardized die sets (press tool blocks) used in metal‑forming presses.

Abstract

ISO 11415:1997 defines standardised die‑set forms and their main dimensions, the component elements (machined plates, guide pillars and guide bushes), designation conventions and dimensional tables to support consistent design, manufacture and interchangeability of press die sets. It is intended to simplify design, procurement and maintenance of press tooling across industries.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed after systematic review).
• Publication date: 18 December 1997 (Edition 1, 1997-12).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.120.10 — Forging equipment. Presses. Shears.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1997).
• Number of pages: 13.

(Key bibliographic and lifecycle details as listed in the ISO catalogue; the standard was most recently reviewed and confirmed in 2024.)

Scope

Specifies the main dimensions, permissible configurations and designation rules for die sets used with presses. The standard covers constructional elements such as machined plates, guide pillars and guide bushes, provides dimensional tables for commonly used die‑set forms (including two‑pillar and four‑pillar arrangements and typical pillar locations), and gives guidance for assembly to achieve interchangeability of tooling components. It is aimed at standardizing die‑set geometry and labelling rather than specifying detailed material grades or proprietary tool features.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of die‑set types and standard forms (two‑pillar, diagonal, four‑pillar, etc.).
• Main dimensional tables for plate sizes, pillar locations and bush diameters.
• Designation and marking rules for die sets to support unambiguous identification.
• Specification of component relationships (guide pillars, guide bushes, plates) and assembly principles for interchangeability.
• Guidance for tolerances and fit between pillars and bushes to ensure reliable alignment in press tooling.

(Topics summarized from the standard text and ISO catalogue entry.)

Typical use and users

Used by tooling designers, press‑tool manufacturers, toolmakers, die shops, production engineers and maintenance teams involved with press equipment. Procurement specialists and standards managers use the standard to specify interchangeable die sets for presses and to ensure compatibility between purchased components and in‑house tooling. Industrial training and mechanical engineering education may also reference ISO 11415 for tooling design basics.

Related standards

Closely related technical documents include other ISO standards produced by ISO/TC 29/SC 8 (tools for pressing and moulding). Identical or equivalent national adoptions include BS ISO 11415:1997, NF ISO 11415:1998 and PN ISO 11415:2000; referenced and cross‑linked standards such as ISO 9182‑3 (guide pillars series) may be relevant when specifying complementary guide elements.

Keywords

die sets; press tools; tooling; guide pillar; guide bush; press die dimensions; tool blocks; interchangeability; ISO 11415.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 11415:1997 is an International Standard that defines standard die‑set types, principal dimensions, designation rules and assembly guidance for die sets used in press tooling.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the geometry and designation of die sets (plates, guide pillars, guide bushes), dimensional tables for common die‑set forms and guidance for assembly to ensure interchangeability; it does not prescribe proprietary tool designs.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tooling designers, die and press‑tool manufacturers, toolrooms, production and maintenance engineers, procurement officers and standards managers.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1997 edition (Edition 1) remains the published International Standard; ISO lists the document as confirmed following a systematic review (confirmation recorded in 2024), so it is current unless a future revision or withdrawal is issued. Publication date: 18 December 1997; last confirmation: 2024.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within the suite of standards produced by ISO/TC 29/SC 8 on tools for pressing and moulding and is commonly used alongside related standards (for example, guide‑pillar and guide‑bush guidance documents such as ISO 9182 series). National adoptions (BS, NF, PN) present identical texts for local use.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Die sets; press tools; guide pillar; guide bush; tooling dimensions; interchangeability; press tooling standards (ISO 11415).