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AP238 Fourth Edition

Under Development

Overview People Demos Definitions Edition One Edition Two Edition Three Edition Four Sample Data Digital Mfg IF ISO 23247

The fourth edition of AP238 is currently under development and adds information models for four new capabilities:

  • The drill and fill of fasteners in assemblies
  • The layup of structures using composite tape
  • Powder bed fusion of metals
  • The definition and usage of cutting tools

In addition, the core of AP238 has been enhanced to include additional functionalities for modeling digital twins using ISO 23247.

An initial version of these definitions are currently being reviewed for a committee draft ballot and are available below. These will be revised based on input from the review and circulated for a draft international standard ballot planned for the end of 2024.

  • ISO-TC184-SC4-WG15_N265_20240327_ap238e4_drill_and_fill.pdf
  • ISO-TC184-SC4-WG15_N264_20240331_ap238e4_composites.pdf
  • ISO-TC184-SC4-WG15_N266_20240402_ap238e4_PBF.pdf
  • ISO-TC184-SC4-WG15_N263_20240328_ap238e4_cutting_tool_definition_and_usage.pdf
  • ISO-TC184-SC4-WG15_N267_20240403_ap238e4_core.pdf