What is ISO 128‑1 about?
ISO 128‑1 is the first part of a series of documents on Technical product documentation. ISO 128‑1 gives general rules for the execution of technical drawings (2D and 3D), as well as for presenting the structure of other parts of the ISO 128 series.
ISO 128‑1 is applicable to technical drawing in the fields of mechanical engineering, construction, architecture and shipbuilding. ISO 128‑1 is applicable to both manual and computer-based technical drawings.
Note: For the purpose of ISO 128‑1 the term “technical drawing” shall be interpreted in the broadest possible sense, encompassing the total package of documentation specifying the product (workpiece, subassembly, assembly).
Who is ISO 128‑1 for?
ISO 128‑1 on technical product documentation is relevant to:
- Mechanical engineering
- Construction engineering
- Architects
- Shipbuilding industry
Why should you use ISO 128‑1?
Technical product documentation refers to any document that explains the use, functionality, creation and architecture of a product. You can think of it as a nuts-and-bolts “how to” guide for your users, new hires, administrators, and anyone else who needs to know how your product works.
ISO 128‑1 gives general rules for the execution of technical drawings in fields like mechanical engineering, construction, architecture and shipbuilding. This can help you get a good idea on how to execute technical drawings in the fields given above.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN ISO 128‑1:2020 cancels and replaces the first edition ISO 1281:2003.
BS EN ISO 128‑1:2020 includes some technical changes with respect to ISO 1281:2003. These are:
- The index has been moved to ISO 128100.
- References have been updated to point to the revised parts of the ISO 128 series.
