ISO 13584-511:2006 PDF

Overview

ISO 13584-511:2006 - "Industrial automation systems and integration - Parts library - Part 511: Mechanical systems and components for general use - Reference dictionary for fasteners" defines a machine-readable reference dictionary for fasteners (bolts, screws, nuts, rivets, pins, washers, etc.). It is part of the ISO 13584 series (parts library) and provides standardized, computer-interpretable definitions, identifiers and value domains for fastener classes and their properties. The dictionary entries use EXPRESS-based data types and are intended for unambiguous referencing in parts libraries, CAD/PLM systems and data exchange files (see Annex F and ISO 10303-21 for physical file format guidance).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Ontology and classification: Formal class definitions for fasteners with associated classification schemes and hierarchy rules (upper/lower levels, coding style).
• Data element types (DETs): Standardized property definitions and domains of values to represent characteristics (e.g., thread size, material-domains defined in the dictionary).
• Computer‑sensible identification: Each class, property and value has a unique machine-readable identifier to enable unambiguous referencing across applications.
• Express schema and exchange: Definitions and identifications conform to the EXPRESS modelling language and ISO 13584 logical resources (ISO 13584‑24, ISO 13584‑25). A physical exchange file structure follows ISO 10303‑21.
• Normative references: Integrates terminology and concepts from related standards (e.g., ISO 1891, ISO 10303 parts, IEC 61360‑4) and references existing fastener standards and bibliographic sources.
• Annexes and tooling: Normative annexes provide classification tables, property DETs, computer-sensible representations (Annex F) and drawings (Annex G).

Applications and who uses it

ISO 13584-511 is practical for organizations that need consistent, exchangeable fastener data:

• CAD / PLM / PDM vendors - to standardize parts libraries and enable cross‑system interoperability.
• Manufacturers & suppliers of fasteners - to publish catalog data in a machine‑readable, standardized dictionary.
• Engineers and designers - to ensure parts selection and BOM consistency across tools.
• System integrators and data managers - to map supplier data into enterprise libraries and procurement systems.
• Maintenance, procurement and logistics teams - to support unambiguous item identification and automated ordering.

Related standards

• ISO 13584 series (Parts library) - conceptual, logical and implementation resources
• ISO 10303 (STEP) - product data representation and ISO 10303‑21 for clear text encoding
• IEC 61360‑4 - standard data element types reference collection
• ISO 1891 - terminology for bolts, screws, nuts and accessories

Keywords: ISO 13584-511, reference dictionary for fasteners, parts library, fastener ontology, EXPRESS schema, product data exchange, mechanical fastener standards.