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BS 8888:2000

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Technical product documentation (TPD). Specification for defining, specifying and graphically representing products

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

03-10-2002

Superseded by

BS 8888:2002

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-08-2000

$520.16
Including GST where applicable

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Terms and definitions
4 Expression of the concept
5 Types of documentation
6 Relationships
7 Presentation media
8 Scales
9 Lines and arrows
10 Lettering
11 Projections
12 Views
13 Sections
14 Item references
15 Symbols and abbreviations
16 Representation of features
17 Representation of components
18 Dimensioning and tolerancing
19 Geometrical tolerancing
20 Surface texture indication
21 Storage and retrieval
22 Marking
Annex A (normative) Normative references
Annex B (informative) Informative references
Annex C (normative) Standard symbols and abbreviations
Annex D (informative) Geometrical product specification
                      (GPS) - A new approach
Annex E (informative) BS 308 to BS 8888 index
Figure 1 - Auxiliary view showing true shape of inclined
           surface
Figure 2 - Dimensions of diameters placed on the viewing
           providing greatest clarity
Figure 3 - Diameter dimensions indicated by leader lines
Figure 4 - Dimensioning of concentric diameters on partial
           views
Figure 5 - Dimensioning of holes
Figure 6 - Dimensioning of keyways
Figure 7 - Dimensioning on a curved surface
Figure 8 - Interpretation of limits of size with dependency
           of size and form
Figure 9 - Interpretations using the principles of
           independency for a cylindrical component for which
           a tolerance of size only is given on the drawing
Figure 10 - Examples of general tolerance notes
Figure 11 - Comparison of chain and parallel methods of
            dimensioning toleranced center distances
Figure 12 - Coaxiality tolerance of a single feature referred
            to a datum feature
Figure 13 - Method of indicating that the independency system
            of tolerancing has been used
Figure D.1 - The GPS matrix model
Figure D.2 - The link between design intent and metrology
Figure D.3 - Implementation plan
Table A.1 - Normative references
Table B.1 - Informative references
Table C.1 - Standard symbols and abbreviations
Table E.1 - Correspondence between BS 308-1 and BS 8888
Table E.2 - Correspondence between BS 308-2 and BS 8888
Table E.3 - Correspondence between BS 308-3 and BS 8888

Defines requirements for preparation of all forms of technical product document. The requirements cross-refer substantially to European and International Standards which have been implemented as British Standards in the BS ISO and BS EN ISO series. The requirements are supplemented by recommendations and commentary.

Committee
TPR/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 308-1(1993),BS 308-2(1985) and BS 308-3(1990). (07/2000) Supersedes 00/703860 DC. (10/2000)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
42
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS ISO 5459:1981 Technical drawings. Geometrical tolerancing. Datums and datum-systems for geometrical tolerances
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BS ISO 129:1985 Technical drawings. Dimensioning. General principles, definitions, methods of execution and special indications
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BS EN ISO 2162-3:1996 Technical product documentation. Springs Vocabulary
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BS EN ISO 11442-1:1996 Technical product documentation. Handling of computer-based technical information Security requirements
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BS EN ISO 5457 : 1999 TECHNICAL PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION - SIZES AND LAYOUT OF DRAWING SHEETS
BS ISO 128:1982 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation
BS EN ISO 3098-0:1998 Technical product documentation. Lettering. General requirements
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BS EN ISO 6413:1995 Technical drawings. Representation of splines and serrations
BS EN ISO 6428:1999 Technical drawings. Requirements for microcopying
BS EN ISO 11442-2:1996 Technical product documentation. Handling of computer-based technical information Original documentation
BS ISO 128-21 : 1997 AMD 13521 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PRESENTATION - PART 21: PREPARATION OF LINES BY CAD SYSTEMS
BS EN ISO 6411:1997 Technical drawings. Simplified representation of centre holes
BS ISO 128-23:1999 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Lines on construction drawings
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BS ISO 128-20 : 1996 AMD 13522 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PRESENTATION - PART 20: BASIC CONVENTIONS FOR LINES
BS EN ISO 8826-1:1995 Technical drawings. Roller bearings General simplified representation
BS EN ISO 9222-1:1995 Technical drawings. Seals for dynamic application General simplified representation
BS ISO 2692:1988 Technical drawings. Geometrical tolerancing. Maximum material principle
BS EN ISO 5458:1999 Geometrical product specifications (GPS). Geometrical tolerancing. Positional tolerancing
BS EN ISO 11442-4:1996 Technical product documentation. Handling of computer-based technical information Document management and retrieval systems
BS ISO 128-25:1999 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Lines on shipbuilding drawings
BS ISO 406:1987 Technical drawings. Tolerancing of linear and angular dimensions
BS EN ISO 7083:1995 Technical drawings. Symbols for geometrical tolerancing. Proportions and dimensions
BS ISO 128-24:2014 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Lines on mechanical engineering drawings
BS EN ISO 6410-1:1996 Technical drawings. Screw threads and threaded parts General conventions
BS EN ISO 5456-3:1999 Technical drawings. Projection methods Axonometric representations
BS ISO 7200:1984 Technical drawing. Title blocks
BS EN 22768-1:1993 General tolerances Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications
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BS 5775-10:1993 Specification for quantities, units and symbols Nuclear reactions and ionizing radiations
BS ISO 3040 : 2009 GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (GPS) - DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING - CONES
BS EN ISO 3098-3:2000 Technical product documentation. Lettering. Greek alphabet
BS 5775-12:1993 Specification for quantities, units and symbols Characteristic numbers
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