ISO 10360-9:2013

Overview

ISO 10360-9:2013 is part of the ISO 10360 series of Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS). It defines acceptance, reverification and interim tests for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) that use multiple probing systems (contacting and non-contacting). The standard addresses CMM designs including single-ram and multi-ram machines and covers probe combinations such as an imaging probe with a contacting probe or two tactile probes of different performance.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope of tests: Procedures to verify combined-system performance when two or more probing systems are used together on one measurement task.
• Precedence: Length measurement tests and individual probing error tests (e.g., ISO 10360-5, -7, -8) should be performed before ISO 10360-9 procedures.
• Types of errors evaluated:
  • Multiple probing system form error (P_Form.Sph.n×25::MPS): radial variation of points on a test sphere measured by combined probes relative to the least-squares centre.
  • Multiple probing system size error (P_Size.Sph.n×25::MPS): uncertainty in determining the sphere diameter from points measured by multiple probes.
  • Multiple probing system location error (L_Dia.n×25::MPS): dispersion (diameter of minimum circumscribed sphere) of centres from several probe-based fits.
• Testing framework: Environmental and operating condition controls, defined measuring equipment and artifacts, measurement procedures, data analysis methods and compliance criteria.
• Documentation: Requirements for indicating combined-probe performance in product documentation and data sheets.

Applications and users

Who uses ISO 10360-9:2013:

• CMM manufacturers for declaring and verifying multi-probe performance during acceptance testing.
• Calibration and metrology laboratories performing reverification and interim checks.
• Quality and inspection engineers in manufacturing sectors (automotive, aerospace, precision engineering) who combine imaging, tactile, laser or CT probes on CMMs.
  Practical benefits:
• Detects errors that only appear when combining different probe technologies or probe conditions.
• Ensures reliable measurement traceability and consistent inspection results across complex measurement tasks.
• Supports specification and procurement decisions by providing standardized performance criteria for multiple probing systems.

Related standards

• ISO 10360-1 (Vocabulary)
• ISO 10360-5 (single/multiple stylus contacting probes)
• ISO 10360-7 (imaging probing systems)
• ISO 10360-8 (optical distance sensors)
• ISO 14253-1 (decision rules for conformity)

Keywords: ISO 10360-9:2013, CMM, coordinate measuring machine, multiple probing systems, GPS standard, acceptance tests, reverification tests, probing system errors, metrology.