ASME B5

ASME B5 (STANDARD SET) : machine tools

Download ASME B5 Standards (ASME Standards Package for Machine Tools, Machining, Presses, and Spindles)

ASME B5 Committee Scope

The ASME B5 Committee is responsible for developing standards related to machine tools, machining systems, cutting tools, and the fundamental components used in manufacturing equipment.

The committee establishes uniform engineering requirements that promote accuracy, performance, interchangeability, and safety across a wide range of machine tool applications.

The scope of the ASME B5 Committee includes the standardization of machine tools, cutting tools, machine tool components, and the operating practices associated with their use in manufacturing processes. Typical areas covered include:

• Tool holding systems and tool holders
• Machine tool drive mechanisms that are integral to machine tools
• Associated components, accessories, and attachments
• Nomenclature, dimensional sizes, and machine capacities
• Machine tool accuracy testing and performance evaluation
• Machine element movements, positioning, and adjustment systems

In addition to developing American national standards, ASME B5 serves as the ANSI-accredited U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO Technical Committee 39 (ISO/TC 39 – Machine Tools).

Through this role, the committee contributes U.S. technical expertise to the development and harmonization of international machine tool standards.

List of Standards for this Bundle :

1. ASME B5.1M___(1985) SCAN T-Slots, Their Bolts, Nuts, and Tongues Revision of ANSI B5.1-1975
2. ASME B5.10___1994 (2013) Machine Tapers
3. ASME B5.11___(1964-R2013) Spindle Noses and Adjustable Adapters for Multiple Spindle Drilling Heads One of a Series of Standards for Small Tools and Machine Tool Elements
4. ASME B5.18___(1972_R2004) SCAN Spindle Noses and Tool Shanks for Milling Machines
5. ASME B5.48___(1977-R2013) Ball Screws Errata – March 1979
6. ASME B5.50___2015 7/24 Taper Tool to Spindle Connection for Automatic Tool Change
7. ASME B5.52___2003 Power Presses: General Purpose, Single-Point Gap Type
8. ASME B5.54___2005 Methods for Performance Evaluation of Computer Numerically Controlled Machining Centers k
9. ASME B5.57___2012 Methods for Performance Evaluation of Computer Numerically Controlled Lathes and Turning Centers
10. ASME B5.61___(2003_R2019) Power Presses: General Purpose, Single Action, Straight Side Type