ISO 10360-9-2013 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10360-9:2013 — Geometrical product specifications (GPS) — Acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring systems (CMS) — Part 9: CMMs with multiple probing systems. This part of ISO 10360 defines test procedures and requirements for evaluating the performance of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) that use two or more probing systems (contact and/or non-contact) and for reporting their acceptance and periodic reverification results. A PDF edition is published by the International Organization for Standardization and by national standards bodies (EN/UNE/BS adoptions are common).

Abstract

ISO 10360-9:2013 specifies operational test methods to assess combined performance of multi‑sensor or multi‑probe CMMs. It applies to acceptance tests (manufacturer claims), user reverification (periodic checks) and interim monitoring checks. The standard addresses machines with single or multiple supports and with overlapping measurement volumes, and it is intended to complement the probe‑specific parts of ISO 10360 (length and probing error tests performed separately for each probe prior to multi‑probe testing).

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed on review).
• Publication date: Edition 1 — 2013 (ISO record: 2013‑12; many catalogues list initial publication 28 November 2013).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); also available as adopted national or regional variants (for example EN/UNE/BS adoptions).
• ICS / categories: 17.040.30 — Measuring instruments (dimensional metrology / coordinate measuring machines).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2013).
• Number of pages: 17 (ISO official PDF pagination). Note: page counts in national adoptions or publisher copies can vary slightly.

Scope

This part of ISO 10360 defines procedures to test the performance of coordinate measuring machines that incorporate multiple probing systems (combinations of contacting stylus probes, video/imaging probes, optical distance sensors, laser scanners, etc.). It covers acceptance tests for verifying manufacturer‑stated performance, periodic reverification tests carried out by the user, and interim checks for monitoring machine and probe condition between reverifications. The standard applies to single‑arm and multi‑arm CMM designs and considers measurement volume overlap and interactions between probes and the CMM that can affect overall performance.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of test artefacts, test positions and measurement procedures for multi‑probe verification.
• Requirements for acceptance testing to demonstrate conformance with manufacturer specifications when multiple probes are fitted.
• Procedures for reverification (periodic) and interim monitoring checks.
• Emphasis on combined effects and interactions between the CMM and its probing systems — tests complement probe‑specific ISO 10360 parts.
• Specification of symbols, terms and reporting formats for test results and specification sheets.
• Guidance on compliance criteria, permitted deviations and how to indicate multi‑probe performance in product documentation and data sheets.
• Informative annexes (example specification sheet; relation to GPS matrix model) to help implementers.

Typical use and users

Used by CMM manufacturers (for declaring performance), metrology/calibration laboratories (for acceptance and reverification testing), quality and inspection engineers, production and R&D teams that operate multisensor CMMs, and auditors evaluating measurement capability. Typical applications include final inspection, first‑article inspection, production monitoring and equipment qualification where multiple probes or sensors are integrated on a single CMM.

Related standards

ISO 10360-9:2013 is one part of the ISO 10360 series. Commonly referenced related parts and standards include ISO 10360-1 (vocabulary), ISO 10360-2 (CMMs for linear dimensions / volumetric length tests), ISO 10360-4 (scanning mode), ISO 10360-5 (contact probing systems — newer editions exist), ISO 10360-7 (imaging/video probing systems), ISO 10360-8 (optical distance sensors), ISO 10360-10 (laser trackers), ISO 10360-11 (CT‑based CMS), ISO 10360-12 (articulated arms) and ISO 10360-13 (optical 3D CMS). It is produced under ISO/TC 213 (Dimensional and geometrical product specification and verification).

Keywords

ISO 10360-9, coordinate measuring machine, CMM, multi‑sensor, multi‑probe, acceptance test, reverification, interim check, metrology, GPS (geometrical product specification), probe interaction, performance testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10360-9:2013 is an International Standard that specifies acceptance, reverification and interim test procedures for coordinate measuring machines that use multiple probing systems (contact and/or non‑contact).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers test methods, required test artefacts and positions, result reporting and compliance criteria for multi‑probe CMMs, with the goal of verifying combined machine and probe performance and identifying errors arising from probe/CMM interactions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: CMM manufacturers (to state and verify declared performance), calibration and metrology laboratories (for acceptance and periodic checks), quality engineers and CMM operators in manufacturing and inspection environments, and third‑party auditors.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10360-9:2013 is a published International Standard (Edition 1, 2013). The ISO bibliographic record indicates the standard was reviewed and confirmed at its periodic review (it remains current as published). Users should check with their national standards body or ISO catalog for the most recent status or any amendments/adoptions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO 10360 series (Geometrical product specifications — Acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring systems). Other parts address specific probe types, measuring modes and CMS technologies; ISO 10360-1 provides vocabulary used across the series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Coordinate measuring machine (CMM), multisensor/multi‑probe, acceptance test, reverification, interim check, metrology, probing error, volumetric performance, GPS (geometrical product specification).