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BS 8888:2006

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Technical product specification (TPS). Specification

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-11-2008

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-12-2006

£298.00
Excluding VAT

Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Terms and definitions
4 Global standards underpinning BS 8888
5 Expression of the concept
6 Types of documentation
7 Scales
8 Lines, arrows and terminators
9 Lettering
10 Projections
11 Views
12 Sections
13 Symbols and abbreviations
14 Representation of features
15 Representation of components
16 Dimensioning and tolerancing
17 Geometrical tolerancing
18 Surface texture indication
19 Graphical representation and annotation of 3-D data (3-D
   modelling output)
20 Security
21 Storage and retrieval
22 Marking
23 Protection notices
Annexes
Annex A (normative) Normative references
Annex B (informative) Informative references
Annex C (normative) Document security - Enhanced
Annex D (informative) Key differences between BS 8888 geometrical
        tolerancing and ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and
        tolerancing (GD&T)
Annex E (informative) BS ISO 1101:1984 to BS ISO 1101:2004 -
        The evolution
Annex F (informative) Technical product specification - Geometrical
        product specification (GPS)
Annex G (informative) Technical product realization - UK
        development
Annex H (informative) Index of choices and defaults for
        BS 8888:2006
List of tables

Describes requirements for the preparation of all forms of technical product specification.

Committee
TPR/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 8888(2004) and 06/30130606 DC (10/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
96
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded

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BS 4500-4:1985 ISO limits and fits Specification for system of cone (taper) fits for cones from <i>C</i>=1:3 to 1:500, lengths from 6 mm to 630 mm and diameters up to 500 mm
BS 1916-2:1953 Limits and fits for engineering Guide to the selection of fits in BS 1916:Part 1
BS EN ISO 2203:1997 Technical drawing. Conventional representation of gears
BS ISO 10579 : 2010 GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (GPS) - DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING - NON-RIGID PARTS
BS ISO 31-7:1992 Quantities and units Acoustics
BS ISO 8015:1985 Technical drawings. Fundamental tolerancing principle
BS 4500-5:1988 ISO limits and fits Specification for system of cone tolerances for conical workpieces from <i>C</i> = 1:3 to 1:500 and lengths from 6 mm to 630 mm
BS ISO 14617-8:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Valves and dampers
BS EN ISO 13565-2:1998 Geometric product specifications (GPS). Surface texture: Profile method. Surfaces having stratified functional properties Height characterization using the linear material ration curve
BS EN 61082-2:1994 Preparation of documents used in electrotechnology Function-oriented diagrams
BS EN ISO 13920:1997 Welding. General tolerances for welded constructions. Dimensions for lengths and angles. Shape and position
BS ISO 14617-3:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Connections and related devices
BS EN ISO 9222-2:1995 Technical drawings. Seals for dynamic application Detailed simplified representation
BS ISO 5459:1981 Technical drawings. Geometrical tolerancing. Datums and datum-systems for geometrical tolerances
BS EN ISO 11442-3:1996 Technical product documentation. Handling of computer-based technical information Phases in the product design process
BS EN ISO 1302:2002 Geometrical product specifications (GPS). Indication of surface texture in technical product documentation
BS ISO 128-22:1999 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Basic conventions and applications for leader lines and reference lines
BS ISO 31-9:1992 Quantities and units Atomic and nuclear physics
BS EN ISO 13565-3:2000 Geometric product specifications (GPS). Surface texture: Profile method. Surfaces having stratified functional properties Height characterization using the material probability curve
BS EN ISO 15785:2002 Technical drawings. Symbolic presentation and indication of adhesive fold and pressed joints
BS ISO 11442-5:1999 Technical product documentation. Handling of computer-based technical information Documentation in the conceptual design stage of the development phase
BS EN ISO 6410-3:1996 Technical drawings. Screw threads and threaded parts Simplified representation
BS EN 22553:1995 Welded, brazed and soldered joints. Symbolic representation on drawings
BS ISO 1000:1992 SI units and recommendations for the use of their multiples and of certain other units
BS ISO 14617-12:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Devices for separating, purification and mixing
BS EN ISO 5456-2:1999 Technical drawings. Projection methods Orthographic representations
PD 6461-3:1995 General metrology Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement (GUM)
BS EN ISO 3274:1998 Geometric product specifications (GPS). Surface texture. Profile method. Nominal characteristics of contact (stylus) instruments
BS ISO 128-44:2001 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Sections on mechanical engineering drawings
BS EN ISO 5455:1995 Technical drawings. Scales
BS ISO 14617-11:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Devices for heat transfer and heat engines
BS EN ISO 128-20:2001 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Basic conventions for lines
BS EN 10243-1:1999 Steel die forgings. Tolerances on dimensions Drop and vertical press forgings
BS ISO 5456-4:1996 Technical drawings. Projection methods Central projection
BS ISO 31-6:1992 QUANTITIES AND UNITS - PART 6: LIGHT AND RELATED ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATIONS
BS EN ISO 12085 : 1998 GEOMETRIC PRODUCT SPECIFICATION (GPS) - SURFACE TEXTURE: PROFILE METHOD - MOTIF PARAMETERS
BS EN ISO 4287 : 2000 GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (GPS) - SURFACE TEXTURE: PROFILE METHOD - TERMS, DEFINITIONS AND SURFACE TEXTURE PARAMETERS
BS 8444-3:1996 Risk management Guide to risk analysis of technological systems
BS ISO 31-5:1992 Quantities and units Electricity and magnetism
BS EN ISO 8826-2:1997 Technical drawings. Roller bearings Detailed simplified representation
BS EN ISO 1660:2017 Geometrical product specifications (GPS). Geometrical tolerancing. Profile tolerancing
BS EN ISO 7200:2004 Technical product documentation. Data fields in title blocks and document headers
BS 4235-2:1977 Specification for metric keys and keyways Woodruff keys and keyways
BS EN 20286-1:1993 ISO system of limits and fits ISO system of limits and fits. Bases of tolerances, deviations and fits
BS 7000-2:1997 Design management systems Guide to managing the design of manufactured products
BS EN ISO 4288:1998 Geometric product specification (GPS). Surface texture. Profile method: Rules and procedures for the assessment of surface texture
BS EN 22768-2:1993 General tolerances Geometrical tolerances for features without individual tolerance indications
BS EN ISO 81714-1:2010 Design of graphical symbols for use in the technical documentation of products Basic rules
BS EN ISO 2162-3:1996 Technical product documentation. Springs Vocabulary
BS EN ISO 2162-1:1996 Technical product documentation. Springs Simplified representation
BS ISO 14617-7:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Basic mechanical components
BS ISO 1101:1983 Technical drawings. Geometrical tolerancing. Tolerancing of form, orientation, location and run-out. Generalities, definitions, symbols, indications on drawings
BS EN ISO 6410-2:1996 Technical drawings. Screw threads and threaded parts Screw thread inserts
BS ISO 14617-9:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Pumps, compressors and fans
BS ISO 14617-6:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Measurement and control functions
BS ISO 16016:2000 Technical product documentation. Protection notices for restricting the use of documents and products
BS EN ISO 6433:2012 Technical product documentation. Part references
BS ISO 31-2:1992 Quantities and units Periodic and related phenomena
BS EN ISO 1:2016 Geometrical product specifications (GPS). Standard reference temperature for the specification of geometrical and dimensional properties
BS 5070-1:1988 Engineering diagram drawing practice Recommendations for general principles
BS EN 61160:2005 Design review
BS ISO 10135:1994 Technical drawings. Simplified representation of moulded, cast and forged parts
BS EN ISO 5261:1999 Technical drawings. Simplified representation of bars and profile sections
BS ISO 31-13:1992 Quantities and units Solid state physics
BS EN 60300-3-3:2017 Dependability management Application guide. Life cycle costing
BS EN ISO 3952-2:1995 Kinematic diagrams. Graphical symbols Part 2
BS 4235-1:1972 Specification for metric keys and keyways Parallel and taper keys
BS EN ISO 3098-5:1998 Technical product documentation. Lettering. CAD lettering of the Latin alphabet, numerals and marks
BS EN ISO 6412-2:1995 Technical drawings. Simplified representation of pipelines Isometric projection
BS EN ISO 10209-2:1996 Technical product documentation. Vocabulary Terms relating to projection methods
BS ISO 128-50:2001 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Basic conventions for representing areas on cuts and sections
BS EN ISO 11442-1:1996 Technical product documentation. Handling of computer-based technical information Security requirements
BS ISO 10578:1992 Technical drawings. Tolerancing of orientation and location. Projected tolerance zone
BS EN ISO 5457 : 1999 TECHNICAL PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION - SIZES AND LAYOUT OF DRAWING SHEETS
BS EN ISO 6412-1:1995 Technical drawings. Simplified representation of pipelines General rules and orthogonal representation
BS ISO 14617-2:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Symbols having general application
BS ISO 128-34:2001 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Views on mechanical engineering drawings
BS EN ISO 11562 : 1998 GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (GPS) - SURFACE TEXTURE: PROFILE METHOD - METROLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PHASE CORRECT FILTERS
BS EN ISO 3952-1:1995 Kinematic diagrams. Graphical symbols Part 1
BS 5070-3:1988 Engineering diagram drawing practice Recommendations for mechanical/fluid flow diagrams
BS ISO 128-40:2001 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Basic conventions for cuts and sections
BS ISO 31-0:1992 Quantities and units General principles
BS ISO 7573:2008 Technical product documentation. Parts lists
BS ISO 31-11:1992 Quantities and units Mathematical signs and symbols for use in the physical sciences and technology
BS EN ISO 128-21:2001 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Preparation of lines by CAD systems
BS EN ISO 13565-1:1998 Geometric product specifications (GPS). Surface texture: Profile method. Surfaces having stratified functional properties Filtering and general measurement conditions
BS ISO 14617-10:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Fluid power converters
BS EN ISO 3098-0:1998 Technical product documentation. Lettering. General requirements
BS EN ISO 3098-2:2000 Technical product documentation. Lettering. Latin alphabet, numerals and marks
BS ISO 128-30:2001 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Basic conventions for views
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 6412-3:1996 Technical drawings. Simplified representation of pipelines Terminal features of ventilation and drainage systems
BS EN ISO 11442-2:1996 Technical product documentation. Handling of computer-based technical information Original documentation
DD ISO/TS 17450-2:2002 Geometrical product specifications (GPS). General concepts Basic tenets, specifications,operators and uncertainties
BS ISO 14617-5:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Measurement and control devices
PD 6461-1:1995 General metrology Basic and general terms (VIM)
BS EN ISO 6411:1997 Technical drawings. Simplified representation of centre holes
BS ISO 31-4:1992 Quantities and units Heat
BS ISO 128-23:1999 Technical drawings. General principles of presentation Lines on construction drawings
BS EN ISO 8785:1999 Geometrical product specification (GPS). Surface imperfections. Terms, definitions and parameters
BS EN ISO 14660-2:2000 Geometrical product specifications (GPS). Geometrical features Extracted median line of a cylinder and a cone, extracted median surface, local size of an extracted feature
BS EN ISO 3098-4:2000 Technical product documentation. Lettering. Diacritical and particular marks for the Latin alphabet
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 EN 20286-2:1993 ISO system of limits and fits ISO system of limits and fits. Tables of standard tolerance grades and limit deviations for holes and shafts
BS ISO 31-10:1992 Quantities and units Nuclear reactions and ionizing radiations
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 7000-10:1995 Design management systems Glossary of terms used in design management
BS EN ISO 11442-4:1996 Technical product documentation. Handling of computer-based technical information Document management and retrieval systems
BS ISO 14617-4:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams Actuators and related devices
DD ISO/TS 17450-1 : 2005 GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (GPS) - GENERAL CONCEPTS - PART 1: MODEL FOR GEOMETRICAL SPECIFICATION AND VERIFICATION
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 ISO 31-12:1992 Quantities and units Characteristic numbers
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 ISO 14617-1:2002 Graphical symbols for diagrams General information and indexes
BS 5070-4:1990 Engineering diagram drawing practice Recommendations for logic diagrams
BS ISO 31-3:1992 Quantities and units Mechanics
BS EN ISO 3952-3:1995 Kinematic diagrams. Graphical symbols Part 3
BS EN ISO 5456-3:1999 Technical drawings. Projection methods Axonometric representations
BS 2917-1:1993 Graphic symbols and circuit diagrams for fluid power systems and components. Specification for graphic symbols
BS DD16792(2002) : 2002 TECHNICAL PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION (TPD) - DIGITAL PRODUCT DEFINITION DATA PRACTICES
BS ISO 31-8:1992 Quantities and units Physical chemistry and molecular physics
BS EN ISO 14253-1:2013 Geometrical product specifications (GPS). Inspection by measurement of workpieces and measuring equipment Decision rules for proving conformity or nonconformity with specification
BS EN 22768-1:1993 General tolerances Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications
BS EN ISO 2162-2:1996 Technical product documentation. Springs Presentation of data for cylindrical helical compression springs
BS EN ISO 1119:2011 Geometrical product specifications (GPS). Series of conical tapers and taper angles
DD ENV ISO 14253-2:2001 Geometrical product specifications (GPS). Inspection by measurement of workpieces and measuring equipments Guide to the estimation of uncertainty in GPS measurement, in calibration of measuring equipment and in product verification
BS EN ISO 4063:2010 Welding and allied processes. Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers
BS 3238-2:1964 Graphical symbols for components of servo-mechanisms General servo-mechanisms
BS 3238-1:1960 Graphical symbols for components of servo-mechanisms Transductors and magnetic amplifiers
BS ISO 129-1:2004 Technical drawings. Indication of dimensions and tolerances General principles
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 EN ISO 5456-1:1999 Technical drawings. Projection methods Synopsis
BS EN ISO 5845-1:1999 Technical drawings. Simplified representation of the assemby of parts with fasteners General principles
BS EN ISO 14660-1:2000 Geometrical product specifications (GPS). Geometrical features General terms and definitions
BS 1916-3:1963 Limits and fits for engineering Recommendations for tolerances, limits and fits for large diameters
BS ISO 31-1:1992 Quantities and units Space and time
BS ISO 13715:2017 Technical product documentation. Edges of undefined shape. Indication and dimensioning
BS EN ISO 3098-6:2000 Technical product documentation. Lettering. Cyrillic alphabet
BS ISO 10209-1:1992 Technical product documentation. Vocabulary Terms relating to technical drawings: General and types of drawings

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