ASME B89.3.4

Description / Abstract: This Standard is primarily intended for, but not limited to, the standardization of methods for specifying and testing axes of rotation of spindles used in machine tools and measuring machines. Appendices provide advisory information for the interpretation and use of this Standard.

Properties Included in This Standard

(a) error motion

(b) structural motion

(c) compliance

(d) axis shifts

Properties Not Included in This Standard

(a) angular positioning accuracy

(b) accelerometer, velocity, or microphone based measurements

(c) dynamic compliance measurements

(d) torque measurements

(e) speed stability or load capacity