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BS 8888:2008

Superseded
Superseded

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Technical product specification. Specification
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-12-2011

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-11-2008

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

Facilitates the use of the ISO system by providing: - a unifying identity for the collection of ISO standards which define the ISO system for technical product specification; - an index to the standards which comprise the ISO system, referencing them according to their area of application; - references to additional British and European Standards where they provide information or guidance over and above that provided by ISO standards; - commentary and recommendations on the application of the standards where this is deemed useful.

Committee
TPR/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 8888(2006) and 08/30171388 DC. (11/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
90
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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