EN ISO 3098-2:2000

Technical product documentation - Lettering - Part 2: Latin alphabet, numberal and marks (ISO 3098-2:2000)

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Transferred from WI CSI03032 (P. Pieters 97-03)

Technische Produktdokumentation - Schriften - Teil 2: Lateinische Schriftzeichen, Ziffern und Zeichen (ISO 3098- 2:2000)

Dieser Teil der ISO 3098 legt die lateinischen Buchstaben sowie Zahlen und Zeichen für die Anwendung auf technischen Zeichnungen und ähnlichen Dokumenten fest. Sie gilt vor allem für mit Schablone geschriebene Schriftzeichen, aber ist auch für Handbeschriftung oder andere geeignete Methoden anwendbar.

Documentation technique de produits - Ecriture - Partie 2: Alphabet latin, chiffres et signes (ISO 3098-2:2000)

La présente partie de l'ISO 3098 spécifie l'alphabet latin, les chiffres et les signes utilisés pour l'écriture sur les dessins techniques et documents associés. Elle concerne en premier lieu les caractères écrits à l'aide du trace-lettres, mais également ceux écrits à main levée ou selon d'autres méthodes appropriées.

Tehnična dokumentacija izdelkov - Pisava - 2. del: Latinska abeceda, številčenje in oznake (ISO 3098-2:2000)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2000
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Nov-2000
• ICS: 01.100.01 - Technical drawings in general
• Technical Committee: CEN/SS F01 - Technical drawings
• Drafting Committee: CEN/SS F01 - Technical drawings
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 01-May-2000
• Completion Date: 01-May-2000
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 3098-2:2002 - Technical product documentation - Lettering - Part 2: Latin alphabet, numberal and marks (ISO 3098-2:2000)

Overview

EN ISO 3098-2:2000 is a European and international standard published under the coordination of CEN, titled Technical product documentation - Lettering - Part 2: Latin alphabet, numeral and marks. This standard provides guidelines for consistent and clear lettering used in technical product documentation, focusing specifically on the Latin alphabet, numbers, and associated marks. It ensures uniformity and readability in technical drawings, diagrams, and related documentation, which is crucial for engineering, manufacturing, and technical communication worldwide.

Key Topics

• Standardized Lettering Style
  EN ISO 3098-2:2000 defines the precise forms of Latin alphabet characters, numerals, and typographical marks that should be used in technical product documentation. This standardization helps avoid ambiguity and increases legibility across different documents and disciplines.

• Technical Documentation Clarity
  The standard addresses the need for clear and easily readable lettering on drawings, specifications, and related documents, which is essential for reducing errors in interpretation and improving manufacturing accuracy.

• Character Set Coverage
  Includes all Latin alphabet letters (A-Z), numerical digits (0-9), and common marks such as punctuation and symbols often required in technical writing.

• Cross-Reference with ISO 3098-1
  Part 1 of ISO 3098 provides general requirements for lettering design, while Part 2 focuses on specific character shapes, ensuring a comprehensive approach to lettering in technical documentation.

Applications

• Engineering Drawings
  Used by engineers and designers to label views, dimensions, and annotations in CAD drawings and blueprints.

• Manufacturing Instructions
  Ensures instructions on technical documents are easily understood by production teams, involving international or multilingual environments.

• Quality Control Documentation
  Standardized lettering facilitates clear communication of tolerances, measurements, and inspection notes.

• Technical Manuals and Product Documentation
  Helps technical writers maintain consistent style and clarity in manuals, operational guides, and specifications.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Adoption of EN ISO 3098-2 ensures adherence to international standards, which may be required by quality management systems or contractual specifications.

Related Standards

• EN ISO 3098-1: Lettering - General Requirements
  Provides foundational rules for form, proportions, and spacing of lettering in technical documentation.

• ISO 128: Technical Drawings - General Principles of Presentation
  Outlines principles for presenting technical drawings where standardized lettering is essential.

• ISO 5457: Drawing Sheet Sizes and Layout
  Specifies paper sizes and layouts that complement standardized lettering for consistent presentation.

• ISO 216: Paper Sizes
  Applies to the paper formats most commonly used in technical product documentation.

Why EN ISO 3098-2:2000 Matters

Adhering to EN ISO 3098-2:2000 in technical product documentation helps organizations achieve:

• Improved international communication through universally accepted lettering conventions.
• Reduced risks of misinterpretation leading to manufacturing errors or project delays.
• Streamlined document production with predefined character styles and clear guidelines.
• Professional and consistent presentation of technical documentation enhancing corporate image and compliance with best practices.

Incorporating this standard into your technical documentation process ensures clarity, precision, and uniformity, fundamental for effective engineering and manufacturing workflows globally.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2002
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Technical product documentation - Lettering - Part 2: Latin alphabet, numberal and
marks (ISO 3098-2:2000)
Technische Produktdokumentation - Schriften - Teil 2: Lateinische Schriftzeichen, Ziffern
und Zeichen (ISO 3098- 2:2000)
Documentation technique de produits - Ecriture - Partie 2: Alphabet latin, chiffres et
signes (ISO 3098-2:2000)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 3098-2:2000
ICS:
01.110 7HKQLþQDGRNXPHQWDFLMD]D Technical product
L]GHONH documentation
01.140.10 3LVDQMHLQSUHþUNRYDQMH Writing and transliteration
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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