ISO 128-1 - Technical drawings - General principles of presentation - Part 1 - Introduction and index

Oct 23, 2026

ISO 128-1:2003(E) defines general principles for the presentation of technical drawings, with a focus on the scope, key terms, and fundamental requirements. It explains the arrangement of the ISO 128 series, introduces basic entities used in technical drawings, and provides guidance on how to use ISO 128 in practice. The document also includes an informative annex offering an index of subject topics to support navigation and consistent application.

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Pages16

Reading Time40 min

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Foreword

Contents Page

1 Scope

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Arrangement of the ISO 128 series

5 Fundamental requirements

6 Basic entities of technical drawings

7 Using ISO 128

Annex A (informative) Index of subject topics

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 128-1 First edition 2003-02-15 Technical drawings—General principles of presentation— Part 1: Introduction and index Dessins techniques—Principes généraux de représentation—Partie 1: Introduction et index Reference number ISO 128-1:2003(E) --```````,,``,,`,`,```,`,,,`,- ` - `,,`,,`,`,,` - - - Copyright International Organization for Standardization © ISO 2003 Reproduced by IHS under license with ISO Licensee=PETROGAL-Lisbon GALP Loc/9989365001 No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale, 11/07/2005 07:31:48 MST ISO 128-1:2003(E) PDF disclaimer This PDF file may contain embedded typefaces. In accordance with Adobe's licensing policy, this file may be printed or viewed but shall not be edited unless the typefaces which are embedded are licensed to and installed on the computer performing the editing. In downloading this file, parties accept therein the responsibility of not infringing Adobe's licensing policy. The ISO Central Secretariat accepts no liability in this area. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Details of the software products used to create this PDF file can be found in the General Info relative to the file; the PDF-creation parameters were optimized for printing. Every care has been taken to ensure that the file is suitable for use by ISO member bodies. In the unlikely event that a problem relating to it is found, please inform the Central Secretariat at the address given below. © ISO 2003 All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from either ISO at the address below or ISO's member body in the country of the requester. ISO copyright office Case postale 56 • CH-1211 Geneva 20 Tel. + 41 22 749 01 11 Fax + 41 22 749 09 47 E-mail [copyright@iso.org](copyright@iso.org) [Web www.iso.org](Web www.iso.org) Published in Switzerland Copyright Initiernational Organization for Standardization © ISO 2003—All rights reserved Reproduced by IHS under license with ISO No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=PETROGAL-Lisbon GALP Loc/9989365001 Not for Resale, 11/07/2005 07:31:48 MST -- ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ,, ` ` ,, ` , ` , ` ` ` , ` ,,, ` , - ` - `,, `,, `, `,, ` - - - ISO 128-1:2003(E) - - ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ,, ` ` ,, ` , ` , ` ` ` , ` ,,, ` , - ` - ` ,, ` ,, ` , ` ,,` --- Contents Page Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................ iv 1 Scope...................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 1 3 Terms and definitions........................................................................................................................... 2 4 Arrangement of the ISO 128 series ..................................................................................................... 3 5 Fundamental requirements .................................................................................................................. 3 6 Basic entities of technical drawings ................................................................................................... 4 7 Using ISO 128 ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Annex A (informative) Index of subject topics ................................................................................................ 6 Copyright International Orgnization fo2rtn3dar

FAQs

What is the scope of ISO 128-1:2003(E)?

ISO 128-1:2003(E) covers general principles for presenting technical drawings, including scope, fundamental requirements, and the use of the ISO 128 series.

What parts of the document explain terminology and basic concepts?

The document includes sections for terms and definitions and for basic entities of technical drawings, establishing the core concepts used throughout the standard.

How does ISO 128-1 help users apply ISO 128 consistently?

It describes the arrangement of the ISO 128 series and provides guidance on using ISO 128, supported by an informative index of subject topics in Annex A.

Oct 23, 2026

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