ISO 10303-207-1999 PDF

Full title and description

Industrial automation systems and integration — Product data representation and exchange — Part 207: Application protocol: Sheet metal die planning and design. This ISO part (ISO 10303‑207:1999, Edition 1) defines the data structures, application objects and conformance rules needed to represent and exchange product and tooling information for sheet‑metal die planning and design within the STEP (ISO 10303) framework.

Abstract

ISO 10303‑207:1999 is a STEP application protocol (AP 207) that captures the information requirements for sheet‑metal die engineering and planning. It specifies an application‑interpreted model (AIM), EXPRESS schema constructs, mapping to integrated resources and conformance rules so that CAD/CAM/PLM systems can exchange die geometry, tooling, process plans and related lifecycle data consistently. The standard was published in 1999 and later issued with a technical corrigendum in 2001.

General information

• Status: Published — international standard (confirmed under periodic review processes).
• Publication date: October 1999 (Edition 1).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.040.40 (Industrial process measurement and control / product data representation and exchange).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1999); Technical Corrigendum 1 published 2001).
• Number of pages: 583 pages (main part).

Scope

Defines the information model, application objects and exchange requirements to support planning and design of sheet‑metal dies. The scope covers die geometry and topology, tooling assemblies, die features, process plans and the relationships needed to manage versions and lifecycles of die tooling within product data exchanges. It provides EXPRESS‑based AIM content and mappings to STEP integrated resources so implementers can produce conformant STEP files for die engineering workflows.

Key topics and requirements

• Application Interpreted Model (AIM) definitions for sheet‑metal die planning entities (parts, die sets, die faces, tooling components).
• EXPRESS schema elements and data structures that map application objects to STEP integrated resources.
• Information requirements for process planning, tool lifecycle, part‑to‑die relationships and versioning.
• Conformance classes and rules for creating interoperable STEP exchange files for die design and manufacturing data.
• Support for representation of geometric shape definitions, tolerances and manufacturing features relevant to die engineering.

Typical use and users

Used by CAD/CAM/PLM vendors, toolmakers, die designers, manufacturing engineers, and systems integrators who need to exchange detailed die and tooling data across design and manufacturing systems. Typical scenarios include exchanging die designs between OEMs and tool suppliers, archiving die models in PDM systems, and integrating die planning data into downstream manufacturing processes.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 10303 (STEP) family of standards for product data representation and exchange. Closely related to other STEP application protocols and resources used in mechanical design and manufacturing data exchange (for example AP203, AP214, AP239/AP242 and the underlying EXPRESS/implementation parts such as Part 11 and Part 21). A technical corrigendum (ISO 10303‑207:1999/Cor 1:2001) was published to amend the 1999 edition.

Keywords

ISO 10303; STEP; AP207; sheet metal; die planning; die design; tooling; EXPRESS; application interpreted model; product data exchange; CAD/CAM; conformance rules.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10303‑207:1999 is Part 207 of the ISO 10303 (STEP) family — an application protocol that specifies data models and exchange requirements for sheet‑metal die planning and design.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers information requirements, application objects, EXPRESS/AIM definitions and conformance rules needed to represent die geometry, tooling assemblies, process plans and related lifecycle data for sheet‑metal die engineering so systems can exchange this information reliably.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: CAD/CAM/PLM software vendors, die and tool designers, manufacturing engineers, tool shops and systems integrators who exchange or archive detailed die and tooling data in industrial sheet‑metal manufacturing contexts.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1999 edition (with Corrigendum 1 in 2001) remains the published edition for Part 207. Like other ISO standards it is subject to periodic review; the main published record indicates the 1999 edition was confirmed in subsequent reviews and a corrigendum was issued in 2001. Users should check ISO or their national standards body for any later revisions or withdrawals before relying on a particular implementation.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part (Part 207) of the ISO 10303 STEP series. The STEP family includes many other application protocols (APs), resources and implementation parts (for example Parts 11, 21, AP203, AP214, AP242/AP239, etc.) that together provide the modelling and file formats used for product data exchange.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Sheet metal, die planning, die design, tooling, STEP, ISO 10303, AP207, EXPRESS, AIM, CAD/CAM, product data exchange.