ISO 12165:2019

Overview

ISO 12165:2019 - Tools for moulding - Components of compression and injection moulds and diecasting dies - List of equivalent terms and symbols - standardizes the professional vocabulary and simplified drawing symbols used for mould and die components. The second edition (2019) replaces ISO 12165:2000 and extends the normative cross‑references (for example to ISO 16915). The document aims to harmonize CAD nomenclature, multilingual terminology and symbol use so engineers, toolmakers and drafters speak the same technical language.

Key topics and technical scope

ISO 12165:2019 focuses on terminology and graphical shorthand rather than design calculations or material specifications. Key technical topics include:

• Nomenclature tables for component groups such as plates, accessories, gating components, cooling/heating elements, ejection/knock‑out parts and diecasting particulars.
• Equivalent terms in multiple languages (English, French, German and Swedish) to support international use and procurement.
• Illustrative figures (Figures 1–30) showing component functions and typical configurations; figures are given as examples to aid interpretation.
• Symbols for simplified representation suitable for technical drawings and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) models.
• Summaries of typical mould base configurations, clamping plate types, riser mounting positions and various injection/diecasting designs to contextualize component names.

Practical applications

ISO 12165 is practical for activities that require consistent, unambiguous component identification and drawing simplification:

• Creating and maintaining CAD libraries and part nomenclature for injection moulding, compression moulding and diecasting tooling.
• Producing technical drawings with standardized simplified symbols for clearer communication between design, toolroom and production.
• Writing specifications, bills of materials and procurement documents that require multilingual or cross‑company clarity.
• Training documentation and quality procedures where consistent terminology reduces errors in manufacture, assembly and maintenance.

Who should use ISO 12165:2019

• Mold and die designers, toolmakers and CAD engineers
• Production engineers in plastics and diecasting shops
• Purchasing and spare‑parts specialists working with international suppliers
• Technical authors, standards committees and quality managers

Related standards

ISO 12165 references or aligns with related component and fastener standards (examples included in the document), such as ISO 6753‑2, ISO 8017, ISO 10072, ISO 16915, ISO 15600 and ISO 3601. Users should consult those standards for specific component dimensions, tolerances or material requirements.

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