scope:

This Standard provides a glossary of terms commonly used in the industries that manufacture or use mechanically and hydraulically powered presses.

NOTE: Often two or more terms are used for the same definition. In this Standard, only the preferred term is defined. Synonymous terms are listed, with a reference to the preferred term instead of repetition of its definition.

(1) Example:

air pin: preferred term is pressure pin.

Related terms are provided where applicable, following the definition of the term provided.

(2) Example:

Reference: horn press.

Purpose

The purpose of this Standard is to define the terms most commonly used in the industries that manufacture or use mechanically and hydraulically powered presses, to facilitate communication and understanding.