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METRIC STANDARDS FOR WORLDWIDE  MANUFACTURING

This 806 page, 500 tables, book is now available in

electronic (published by GO metricUSATM.org, Inc.)

or hardcover version (published by ASME Press, 2007).

The first edition was published by Industrial Press, NY (1978) entitled

World Metric Standards for Engineering and

the second edition by ASME Press, NY (1996).

Third edition in 2003 (e-book only) published by GO metricUSATM.org, Inc. followed by fourth through seventh editions. ASME Press produced the 2007 hardcover edition directly from the electronic file (e-book).

 
2007 Electronic 7th Edition  METRIC STANDARDS  for Worldwide Manufacturing ($180)  Credit card required.  For multiple work station (Intranet) company application contact Knut and/or Danielle Gordon at ANSI.

2007 Hardcover 7th Edition  METRIC STANDARDS  for Worldwide Manufacturing ($180). Order the paper version of the book published by ASME Press by going to the Order Form site.

KOK ISOTOLTM Computer Tolerance Software ($85) 
KOK ISOGAGETM Computer Software for Gages ($135) 
Global METRIC Training Program

Summary

    The METRIC STANDARDS for Worldwide Manufacturing book is one of the best tools you can use to cut manufacturing and engineering costs. In addition, it will help you compete in the global market with metric designed and manufactured products.

The change to the metric system offers American manufacturing unique opportunities to introduce new thinking to the old ways products were made. The metric system requires new fastener sizes, new material stock sizes, new drill sizes, new gages, etc., to be used in production. This is where tremendously rewarding opportunities come into play. For example, six or less threaded fastener sizes may be selected to replace more than 61 sizes used in the old systems. Multiply the number of unique fastener sizes that can be eliminated by several thousand dollars each (automotive actual savings), and the total savings for your company can very well become quite impressive. Use the METRIC STANDARDS for Worldwide Manufacturing book to find ways to cut costs and to increase export of manufactured products from the company you work for.

The data in the book are quick and easy to find.  It  is organized into 18 subject matter chapters with the following indexes:  (1)  World Fastener- (pictorial 15 pages),  (2) World Material-  (27 pages with 4000 ferrous grades from major nations), (3) General-, (4) ANSI/ASME- and (5) ISO-Index  which will help you quickly find what you are looking for in the METRIC STANDARDS books.

 

               Contents

World Standards Organizations (18)*
International System of Measuring Units (SI) (17)
Drawing Practices (29)
Preferred Numbers (7)
Surface Textures (8)
The ISO System of Limits and Fits: Tolerances and Deviations (39)
The ISO System of Limits and Fits: Inspection of Work-pieces (21)
Screw Threads (46)
Fasteners (166)
Steel Material Data (178)
Non-Ferrous Material (30)
Bearings (27)
Mechanical Power Transmission Systems (59)
Fluid Power Systems and Components (27)
Manufacturing Engineering (66)
Quality and Environmental Management Systems (23)
Conversion Factors and Programs (14)
General Index (6), ANSI/ASME Index (2), ISO Index (13)                       *Number of pages

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Preferred Metric Sizes. The new ASME B32.100-2005 material standard show how to optimize the number of material sizes used in manufacturing.  See the 2007 METRIC STANDARDS  for Worldwide Manufacturing  books. The first choice sizes follow approximately the preferred number series R5 where succeeding numbers in the series increase by 60% . The second choice series shown are rounded off from the R10 series of preferred numbers (25% increments) . Third choice sizes shown are rounded off from the R20 series of preferred numbers (12% increments) . The basic sizes conform to the ASME B4.2 and ISO 497 R20' rounded series. The preferred numbering system is an important tool to use when selecting sizes in the metric system and will help you cut costs in manufacturing.

Chapter 10 on Steel Material Data and Chapter 11 on Nonferrous Material in the 2007 METRIC STANDARDS books show data from the American National Standards B32.100-2005 Preferred Metric Sizes for Flat, Round, Square, Rectangular, and Hexagonal Metal Products. This standard and the ASME B4.2 specify the four (4) preferred shaft tolerances h11 , h9 , h7 , and h6 which are also specified in all the largest industrial countries of the world. See other national standards for cold finished steel rod material. The proposed drafts ASME B32.200-200X Preferred Metric Sizes for Round, Square, and Rectangular Tubular Metal Products Other Than Pipe, and ASME B32.300-200X Preferred Metric Sizes for Equal and Unequal Leg Angles, T- and Channel-Sections, IPN- and Wide Flange-Beams Structural Steel are also referenced and they are approved and pending release.  All these material standards reflect existing ISO standards for nominal sizes and tolerances which are shown in detail tables in the book.  They are therefore well suited for global design, manufacturing and marketing, and will help create USA manufacturing jobs. 

Key Benefits

Save money and time by making  the new electronic edition of the METRIC STANDARDS book available throughout your corporation on multiple work stations (via the Intranet).

Use the latest edition of the books to find ways to cut costs and to increase export of manufactured products.  

The ASME B32-100-2005 standard on Preferred Metric Sizes for Flat, Round, Square, Rectangular, and Hexagonal Metal Products as well as tubular and structural material sizes and tolerances are shown in the 2007 edition.

Pictorial world fastener index with 75 types shown on 15 pages with names in English, German, French and Italian. The ISO and national product standard from the major countries and page number where details are shown.

Global cross-reference lists for 4000 materials including 27 page index showing designations, standards, strength classes and chemical compositions. 

Find and get hold of national and international documentation within minutes instead of weeks.

Your need-to-know information about the metric system and standards in one e-book.  Use as metric training manual.

The essentials of ISO 9000 Quality Management and ISO 14000 Environmental Management systems with assistance in finding help.

Save time and money when developing products to metric specifications.  

Easy-to-use metric standard details in over 500 tables.   

Numerous examples of how tos can cut manufacturing and engineering costs.

Learn to interpret and use the ISO System of Limits and Fits.

Complete listings of metric material sizes and grades, fasteners, drills, screw thread details, drawing examples, keys, splines, gears, bearings, and so much more

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Users Quotes

1.  "The METRIC STANDARDS for Worldwide Manufacturing  book is recommended used in every machine shop and design office converting to the metric system of measure".  Stan Jakuba,  Metrication Consultant,  jakubast at gmail.com , phone  860 561 1160.

2.  "The METRIC STANDARDS for Worldwide Manufacturing  book is an essential tool for any operation involved in the business of engineering and manufacturing of products in compliance with world standards and the international marketplace".  - Lowell Foster, Technology Concepts and Engineering Int.  lofosgdt at minn.net , phone  612 722 9115

Industry Users of Metric Standards Book, Softwares or Training Program

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