Overview
ISO/TS 13399-311:2016 is a Technical Specification from ISO that defines a standardized concept for creating and exchanging simplified 3D models of solid reamers. It describes how to represent design features, associated properties and value domains, and the internal structure of 3D models so tool definitions can be used consistently across systems. The standard is part of the broader ISO/TS 13399 series for cutting tool data representation and exchange and was published in 2016.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Model design concept: Defines a common approach to design simplified CAD models of solid reamers that are suitable for digital manufacturing tasks without standardizing the actual tool manufacturing design.
- Feature definitions and identification: Standardized naming and identification of reamer features (cutting part, non-cutting part, connection interface, etc.) and mapping of these features to properties.
- Geometry and structure: Guidance for modelling geometry of different reamer types (cylindrical, tapered, stepped, bell-style, shell reamers) including cutting and non-cutting parts and connection interfaces.
- Coordinate systems and reference planes: Specification of reference systems, primary/mounting coordinate systems, cutting-part coordinate systems and cutting reference points to ensure consistent orientation in CAD/CAM and NC environments.
- Properties, domains and attributes: Required properties for features (dimensions, tolerances, surface attributes) and rules for representing attributes for visualization and downstream use.
- Model organization and data exchange: Recommendations for the internal model structure (model tree), details modelling (chamfers, roundings), and a data exchange model for neutral sharing between software systems.
- Standards alignment: Builds on ISO/TC 184 product data representation methods and EXPRESS-based dictionary concepts (ISO 13584 references).
Note: The specification excludes storage/application formats, 3D model concepts for other tool item categories, adaptive and assembly items.
Applications and users
ISO/TS 13399-311 is intended to support:
- CAM/NC programmers and simulation engineers for toolpath generation and collision detection.
- Tooling manufacturers and suppliers to provide consistent 3D tool data to customers.
- CAD/CAM software vendors and tooling database developers for implementing neutral tool models.
- Process planners and digital manufacturing teams for planning, verification and archival of tooling data.
Typical use cases: NC-programming, machining simulation, collision analysis, tooling data exchange, and populating tooling/product databases.
Related standards
- ISO/TS 13399 (series) - cutting tool data representation and exchange
- ISO 13584 (PLIB) and EXPRESS-based dictionary schemas - reference dictionaries and data types used for model properties
Keywords: ISO/TS 13399-311:2016, solid reamers, 3D models, cutting tool data, CAD/CAM, NC-programming, tool data exchange, machining simulation.