ISO/TC 29/SC 8/WG 2 - Tools for pressing

This document specifies the dimensions (in millimetres), nominal initial forces and types of gas springs. It is applicable to gas springs with increased spring force and compact built height of type 1 700 to 200 000, pressurized with nitrogen with a nominal initial force of between 1 700 N (with a tolerance of ±5 %) and 200 000 N (with a tolerance of ±5 %), for use in press tools. It also specifies marking, technical delivery conditions and designation. NOTE Specifications of mounting accessories for gas springs are given in ISO 11901‑2.

This document specifies the dimensions (in millimetres), nominal initial forces and types of gas springs. It is applicable to gas springs with increased spring force and same built height of type 7 500 to 200 000, pressurized with nitrogen with a nominal initial force of between 7 400 N (with a tolerance of ±5 %) and 200 000 N (with a tolerance of ±5 %), for use in press tools. It also specifies marking, technical delivery conditions and designation. NOTE Specifications of mounting accessories for gas springs are given in ISO 11901‑2.

This document describes the safety requirements for gas springs in accordance with ISO 11901-1, ISO 11901-3 and ISO 11901-4 intended for use in press tool and their correct installation instructions. The instructions and operating conditions described in Annex A help to maximise lifetime and ensure the safe operation of nitrogen gas springs.

This document specifies the main dimensions and tolerances of plates to be used for cam drivers and slides in tools for pressing. It also specifies the designation of cam driver plates.

This document establishes the terms and definitions of the main types of tools for pressing, their features and dimensional characteristics. Some of these terms refer to components whose functions are shown in Figure 1, Figure 2 and Annex A. This document is intended to serve as a reference for users and manufacturers of tools for pressing. This document is used for understanding of technical terms and applicable for communication and trade of tools for pressing. NOTE The figures are given only as examples to illustrate the terms and definitions.

This document establishes the technical specifications for compression springs made from rectangular wires. The parameters set in this document are applicable to springs which are set. This document does not attempt to specify the quality of the springs themselves, nor all of their dimensions (e.g. cross-section), their material or their length of life. The springs are classified into spring rates: light, medium, strong and extra strong. For each spring rate, this document gives a colour code.

This document specifies dimensions for heel guidings in large stamping and forming dies. It also gives example applications and an example for ordering.

This document specifies the dimensions in millimetres, of mounting base plates, of two-part mounting clamps, of flange mounts and front end supports intended for use in press tool together with gas springs in accordance with ISO 11901‑1, ISO 11901‑3 and ISO 11901‑4. It also gives information concerning materials and specifies the designation of the mounting accessories in accordance with this document.

This document specifies dimensions, stroke and forces of spring plungers with steel spring or gas spring. This document applies to spring plungers which are used in tool manufacture for separating the tool and the sheet-metal part after stamping or forming operations. It also gives information concerning their use and installation example of spring plungers steel spring or gas spring.

ISO 9448-4:2013 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide bushes of form C, headed gliding bushes, type 1, intended for use in press tools and to be mounted in the clamp plate with transition fit and fixed to the plate by means of screws. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and the designation of bushes in accordance with ISO 9448-4:2013.

ISO 9448-5:2013 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide bushes of form D, headed ball cage bushes, type 1, intended for use in press tools and to be mounted in the clamp plate with transition fit and fixed to the plate by means of screws. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and the designation of bushes in accordance with ISO 9448-5:2013.

ISO 9448-9:2013 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide bushes of form B, plain ball cage bushes, type 2, intended for use in press tools and to be mounted in the clamp plate by means of interference fit. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and the designation of bushes in accordance with ISO 9448-9:2013.

ISO 9448-8:2013 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide bushes of form G, stepped gliding bushes, type 1, intended for use in press tools and to be mounted in the clamp plate with interference fit over a certain length. The remaining portion of the length ensures the guiding. The bushes are provided with a clearance for lubrication. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and the designation of bushes in accordance with ISO 9448-8:2013.

ISO 9448-10:2013 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide bushes of form E, flanged gliding bushes, type 2, intended for use in press tools with guide pillars with a tolerance on d1 of g6 according to ISO 9182-3, and to be mounted in the clamp plate with transition fit and fixed to the plate by means of guide clamps. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and the designation of bushes in accordance with ISO 9448-10:2013.

ISO 9448-11:2013 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide bushes of form F, flanged ball cage bushes, type 2, intended for use in press tools and to be mounted in the clamp plate with transition fit and fixed to the plate by means of guide clamps. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and the designation of bushes in accordance with ISO 9448-11:2013.

ISO 9448-1:2013 establishes a classification and an identification of guide bushes for press tools. It covers seven main forms of guide bushes and their methods of mounting.

ISO 9448-7:2013 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide bushes of form F, flanged ball cage bushes, type 1, intended for use in press tools and to be mounted in the clamp plate with transition fit and fixed to the plate by means of guide clamps. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and the designation of bushes in accordance with ISO 9448-7:2013.

ISO 9448-3:2013 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide bushes of form B, plain ball cage bushes, type 1, intended for use in press tools and to be mounted in the clamp plate by means of interference fit. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and the designation of bushes in accordance with ISO 9448-3:2013.

ISO 9448-6:2013 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide bushes of form E, flanged gliding bushes, type 1, intended for use in press tools and to be mounted in the clamp plate with transition fit and fixed to the plate by means of guide clamps. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and the designation of bushes in accordance with ISO 9448-6:2013.

ISO 9448-2:2013 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide bushes of form A, plain gliding bushes, type 1, intended for use in press tools and to be mounted in the clamp plate by means of interference fit. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and the designation of bushes in accordance with ISO 9448-2:2013.

ISO 10071-1:2008 specifies interchangeability dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, for ball-lock punches for light duty. It is applicable to ball-lock punches with shank diameter sizes from 6 mm up to and including 32 mm, in round, square, rectangular and oblong shapes, for punching holes in steel sheets or other materials, the thickness of which is less than 3 mm. ISO 10071-1:2008 also gives examples related to materials and hardness, and specifies the designation of ball-lock punches for light duty.

ISO 11900-2:2008 specifies the dimensions and their tolerances, in millimetres, of reduced ball-lock punch retainers, type C and type D, for light duty, and of their backing plug, the main use of which is the retention of ball-lock punches in accordance with ISO 10071-1, when punching holes in steel sheets. It also gives material guidelines, and specifies the hardness and designation of ball-lock punch retainers that are in accordance with its specifications.

ISO 11903:2008 specifies the dimensions and their tolerances, in millimetres, of guide pillar mountings intended for mounting with or without guide bush. It also specifies material, and the designation of guide pillar mountings that are in accordance with its specifications.

ISO 10242-3:2008 specifies the interchangeability dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of punch holder shanks type D, intended for use in press tools. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and designation of the punch holder shanks.

ISO 10242-2:2008 specifies the interchangeability dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of punch holder shanks type C, intended for use in press tools. It gives guidance on the materials, and specifies the hardness and designation of the punch holder shanks.

ISO 16366:2008 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances of L-shaped guiding bars, to be used in press tools. It also specifies the designation of L-shaped guiding bars.

ISO 16367:2008 specifies the main dimensions and tolerances of guiding plates, U- and V-blocks, to be used in press tools. It also specifies the designation of U- and V-blocks.

ISO 6753-1:2005 specifies dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of machined plates for press tools. It gives guidance relative to materials and hardness and specifies the designation of the machined plates.

ISO 10071:2005 specifies interchangeability dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, for ball-lock punches for heavy duty. It is applicable to ball-lock punches with shank diameter sizes from 10 mm up to including 40 mm, in round, square, rectangular and oblong shapes, for punching holes in steel sheets or other materials the thickness of which is less than 8 mm. ISO 10071:2005 also gives examples related to materials and hardness, and specifies the designation of ball-lock punches for heavy duty.

ISO 11900-3:2004 specifies the dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of reduced ball-lock punch retainers, type E, for heavy duty, and of their backing plug, the main use being retention of ball-lock punches in accordance with ISO 10071-2, when punching holes in steel sheets. It gives material guidelines and hardness requirements, and specifies the designation of ball-lock punch retainers in accordance with this part of ISO 11900.

ISO 11901-1:2003 specifies the dimensions, in millimetres, nominal initial forces and type of gas springs. It applies to gas springs of type 900 to 100 000, pressurized with nitrogen with a nominal initial force of between 900 N and 100 600 N, for use in press tools. ISO 11901-1:2003 also specifies marking, technical delivery conditions and designation.

ISO 8977:2002 lays down the basic dimensions and tolerances in millimetres for headless and headed matrixes, in the outside diameter range of 5 mm to 50 mm. It gives examples of material and hardness, and specifies a designation for matrixes that meet the requirements of this International Standard. Matrixes in accordance with ISO 8977:2002 are adapted in their dimensions and tolerances to meet the required for punches in accordance with ISO 8020.

ISO 8020 specifies the basic dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of punches with cylindrical head and straight or reduced shank. Cylindrical head punches with reduced shank are standardized in round, oblong, square and rectangular shapes. This International Standard gives examples of materials and their hardness and specifies the designation of punches in accordance with this International Standard. These punches are available with shank diameters from 3 mm to 32 mm. The main use of the punches specified in ISO 8020 is for punching holes in steel sheet. They may also be used for punching in other materials.

This document specifies the dimensions and tolerances of guide pillars, type B, intended for use in press tools. These guide pillars can be end-locking, type B1 (see Figure 1), or end-locking with lubrication grooves, type B2 (see Figure 2). It gives guidance on the materials and specifies the hardness and the designation of guide pillars which meet the requirements of this document.

This document specifies the dimensions and tolerances of guide pillars, type C, with taper lead and bush, intended for use in press tools. It gives guidance on the materials and specifies the hardness and the designation of guide pillars which meet the requirements of this document.

This document specifies the dimensions and tolerances of guide pillars, type D, end-locking pillar with flange, intended for use in press tools. It gives guidance on the materials and specifies the hardness and the designation of guide pillars which meet the requirements of this document.

ISO 9182-2;2013 specifies the dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide pillars, type A, intended for use in press tools. These guide pillars can be straight, type A1, or straight with end-locking and locking ring, type A2. It gives guidance on the materials and specifies the hardness and the designation of guide pillars which meet its requirements.

ISO 9182-5:2013 specifies the dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide pillars, type D, end-locking pillar with flange, intended for use in press tools. It gives guidance on the materials and specifies the hardness and the designation of guide pillars which meet its requirements.

ISO 9182-3:2013 specifies the dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide pillars, type B, intended for use in press tools. These guide pillars can be end-locking, type B1, or end-locking with lubrication grooves, type B2. It gives guidance on the materials and specifies the hardness and the designation of guide pillars which meet its requirements.

ISO 9182-4:2013 specifies the dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of guide pillars, type C, with taper lead and bush, intended for use in press tools. It gives guidance on the materials and specifies the hardness and the designation of guide pillars which meet its requirements.

ISO 9182-1:2013 illustrates four main types of guide pillars and their methods of mounting.

ISO 10243:2010 establishes the technical specifications for compression springs made from rectangular wires. It is applicable to springs which are set. It does not attempt to specify the quality of the springs themselves, nor all of their dimensions (e.g. cross-section), their material or their length of life. The springs are classified into spring rates: light, medium, strong and extra strong, and a colour code is given for each spring rate.

ISO 11901-2:2004 specifies the dimensions, in millimetres, of mounting base plates, of two-part mounting clamps, of flange mounts and of front end supports intended for use in press tools together with gas springs in accordance with ISO 11901-1:2003. It also gives information concerning materials and specifies the designation of the mounting accessories in accordance with this part of ISO 11901.