What is ISO 23472‑1-General vocabulary within foundry machinery about?
ISO 23472 is an international standard on vocabulary for foundry machinery. ISO 23472‑1 provides general vocabulary within foundry machinery to reduce misunderstanding.
ISO 23472‑1 is the first part of a multi-part series that gives an overview of the terms and definitions of foundry machinery that are commonly and widely used.
ISO 23472‑1 applies to standard development in the foundry machinery field, technical documentation, related scientific and technical publications, etc.
Who is ISO 23472‑1- General vocabulary within foundry machinery for?
ISO 23472‑1 on general vocabulary within foundry machinery is relevant to:
- Foundry machines manufacturers
- Foundry machine suppliers
- Patternmakers
Why should you use ISO 23472‑1- General vocabulary within foundry machinery?
The documentation has given rise to numerous international exchanges of both intellectual and material nature. These exchanges often become difficult, either because of the great variety of terms used in various fields or languages to express the same concept, or because of the absence of, or the imprecision of, useful concepts. To avoid misunderstandings due to this situation and facilitate such exchanges there is a need for select terms to be used in various languages or in various countries to express the same concept and establish definitions providing satisfactory equivalents for the various terms in different languages.
ISO 23472 provides definitions in English that are rigorous, uncomplicated, and can be understood by all concerned.
ISO 23472‑1 provides you with definitions that are suitable for diverse applications within foundry machinery, which includes machines and equipment adapted in each stage of the processes within different casting processes.
ISO 23472‑1 also assists by providing general terms and definitions of foundry machinery, including basic concepts concerning foundry machinery and related casting methods and production processes.
With compliance and obedience to ISO 23472‑1, you can standardise a common language for terms used in foundry machinery to avoid misunderstanding among various parties involved.
