This International Standard gives the nomenclature relating to the main parts of open front mechanical power presses.
NOTE —In addition to terms used in two of the three official ISO languages (English and French), this International Standard gives the equivalent terms in the German language; these are published under the responsibility of the member body for Germany (DIN). However, only the terms given in the official languages can be considered as ISO terms.
It also defines terms relating to the operation and the specifications of these presses.
This International Standard is intended to facilitate inter-national communication in the field of mechanical power presses.