ISO 10360-13-2021 PDF

Full title and description

Geometrical product specifications (GPS) — Acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring systems (CMS) — Part 13: Optical 3D CMS (ISO 10360-13:2021). This part of ISO 10360 defines acceptance and periodic reverification tests to verify manufacturer‑stated length‑measuring performance of optical 3D coordinate measuring systems (contactless, area‑based optical sensors) when measuring cooperative surfaces.

Abstract

This standard specifies how to perform acceptance tests (at handover) and reverification tests (periodic user checks) for optical 3D CMS to assess errors of indication for length measurements, including global (volumetric) and local measuring volumes, and gives guidance on limits, test procedures and evaluation of uncertainty for these tests. It applies when object surface characteristics (colour, gloss, roughness) are within a cooperative range and excludes CMS types covered by other ISO 10360 parts.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard).
• Publication date: September 2021 (Edition 1, 2021‑09).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 17.040.30 (Measuring instruments); 17.040.40 (Geometrical product specification (GPS)).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2021).
• Number of pages: 52 pages (ISO published edition).

Scope

ISO 10360‑13:2021 specifies performance requirements, the execution of acceptance and reverification tests, rules for verifying conformance, and application notes specific to optical 3D coordinate measuring systems (area‑based, contactless optical sensors such as fringe or structured‑light/projected pattern systems). It is intended to test stated length‑measuring capability across global and local measuring volumes and is applicable only when the scanned surfaces are sufficiently cooperative; it does not replace or duplicate tests for tactile CMMs, laser trackers or other CMS types covered by other parts of ISO 10360.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of rated operating conditions and environmental requirements for optical 3D CMS acceptance testing.
• Procedures for volumetric length measuring error tests (global measuring volume) and for errors within locally intended measuring volumes.
• Methods to characterise distortion and registration errors between single views and across concatenated views.
• Probing/measurement characteristics for area‑based optical sensors, including artefacts, material/surface considerations and recommended test artefacts.
• Acceptance vs reverification test distinctions, pass/fail criteria relative to manufacturer‑declared performance, and guidance on uncertainty evaluation (informative annex).
• Informative and normative annexes covering artefact calibration, concatenation effects, alignment strategies and limitations related to less cooperative surfaces.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers and suppliers of optical 3D CMS, factory and laboratory metrology teams, independent calibration and verification laboratories, quality engineers and metrologists to accept new systems, to perform periodic reverification, and to document conformance with manufacturer specifications for dimensional inspection workflows. It is also referenced in research and validation studies comparing structured‑light/optical systems and in procurement/contract acceptance criteria.

Related standards

ISO 10360‑13 is one part of the ISO 10360 series (Acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring systems/CMMs). Closely related parts include ISO 10360‑1 (Vocabulary), ISO 10360‑2 (CMMs used for measuring linear dimensions), ISO 10360‑5 (probing systems), ISO 10360‑7 and ISO 10360‑8 (imaging and optical distance sensors), ISO 10360‑10 (laser trackers), ISO 10360‑11 (X‑ray/CT) and ISO 10360‑12 (articulated‑arm CMMs); users commonly apply the appropriate part of the series depending on sensor type and measurement mode. Other complementary documents include surface‑characteristics standards (for example ISO 25178) and regional/national adoptions (EN ISO versions).

Keywords

ISO 10360‑13, optical 3D CMS, coordinate measuring system, acceptance test, reverification, volumetric length measuring error, distortion, registration, structured light, fringe projection, metrology, GPS.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10360‑13:2021 is an international standard that defines acceptance and periodic reverification test methods and performance criteria for optical 3D coordinate measuring systems (contactless area‑based optical sensors).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers test procedures and verification criteria for length measurements (global and local measuring volumes), disturbance and distortion characterisation, requirements for rated operating conditions, applicable artefacts and guidance on evaluating measurement uncertainty for optical 3D CMS when scanning cooperative surfaces. It does not apply to tactile CMM types or other CMS types covered by different ISO 10360 parts.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers and vendors of optical 3D CMS, metrology and quality engineers, calibration/laboratory staff, independent verification bodies, and procurement teams who need objective acceptance/reverification procedures and traceable evidence of system performance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10360‑13 was published in September 2021 (Edition 1) and is the current published international edition for Part 13; there is no ISO replacement edition for Part 13 published as of 15 February 2026. National or regional adoptions (EN/BS/NEN/etc.) may have different publication/adoption dates or page layouts, but the ISO‑level edition remains the authoritative text.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 10360 series (Geometrical Product Specifications — Acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring systems/CMMs); other parts address tactile probing, rotary tables, scanning modes, laser trackers, articulated arms and related probe types. Users should select the part(s) appropriate to their CMS type and measurement tasks.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Optical 3D CMS, acceptance test, reverification, volumetric length error, distortion, registration, structured light, fringe projection, metrology, ISO 10360.