ISO 10073-2008 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10073:2008 — Tools for moulding — Support pillars. Specifies principal dimensions and tolerances (in millimetres), materials and hardness requirements, and the designation system for support pillars used in pressure die‑cast dies and in plastics and rubber moulds.

Abstract

ISO 10073:2008 defines dimensional series, tolerances and marking/designation for support pillars (sometimes called spacer or support columns) for mould and die tooling. The standard gives recommended materials and hardness ranges and establishes the metric dimensions and tolerances to ensure interchangeability and correct function in moulding and die‑casting applications.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (edition confirmed in periodic review; current).
• Publication date: 11 August 2008 (Edition 2, 2008).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.120.30 (Moulding and die tooling).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2008).
• Number of pages: 4 (ISO published PDF/master); some national/adopted versions or national catalog entries show differing page counts due to national forewords or format.

Scope

This standard specifies the principal dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, for support pillars intended for use in pressure die‑cast dies and in plastics and rubber moulds. It also gives indications on suitable materials and hardness and specifies how support pillars that comply with the standard are to be designated. The intent is to promote interchangeability and reliable function of support pillars used in tooling.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized nominal sizes and dimensional tolerances (metric units) for support pillars.
• Material recommendations and hardness guidance for typical moulding/die environments.
• Designation and marking rules so components can be clearly specified and ordered.
• Application context limited to pressure die‑cast dies and plastics/rubber moulds.
• Requirements focused on interchangeability, fit and tooling safety under normal use.

Typical use and users

Used by tool and die designers, mould makers, toolroom engineers, procurement specialists specifying tooling components, quality engineers verifying incoming parts for tooling, and standards/technical committees working on moulding equipment. Typical applications include injection moulds, rubber moulds and pressure die‑casting dies where standardized support pillars are required for spacing, alignment and load bearing.

Related standards

ISO 10073 sits within the ISO tooling/moulding family overseen by ISO/TC 29/SC 8. Related documents typically include other tooling standards covering springs, guide elements, ejection elements and ordering forms for moulds (examples: various ISO tool and mould component standards such as ISO parts for press and mould tooling and related ISO series used for mould specification and ordering). National adoptions (BS, DIN, SS, etc.) exist for ISO 10073:2008.

Keywords

support pillars; spacer pillars; mould tooling; die casting; injection moulding; dimensions; tolerances; tooling components; ISO 10073.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10073:2008 is an ISO International Standard titled "Tools for moulding — Support pillars" that specifies metric dimensions, tolerances, materials/hardness guidance and designation rules for support pillars used in moulds and dies.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers principal dimensions and tolerances in millimetres for support pillars used in pressure die‑cast dies and plastics/rubber moulds, plus material and hardness guidance and a designation system for compliant pillars. It does not cover every tooling accessory—its scope is limited to support pillars.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Toolmakers, die and mould designers, tooling procurement and quality/inspection staff, and standards committees responsible for mould and die components. Manufacturers of standard tooling parts also use it to produce compatible components.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2008 edition (Edition 2) is the current ISO edition and, according to ISO's review records, it has been reviewed and confirmed (most recently in the 2023–2024 review cycle). A prior edition (ISO 10073:1991) was withdrawn and replaced by the 2008 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of ISO standards for press, die and mould tooling maintained under ISO/TC 29 (and SC 8 for moulding), and is commonly referenced alongside other ISO tooling/component standards and national adoptions (BS, DIN, SS, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Support pillars; spacer pillars; tooling components; moulds; die casting; dimensions; tolerances; ISO 10073.