This part of ISO 230 is concerned with the different types of vibration that can occur between the tool-holding
part and the workpiece-holding part of a machine tool. (For simplicity, these will generally be referred to as
“tool” and “workpiece”, respectively.) These are vibrations that can adversely influence the production of both
an acceptable surface finish and an accurate workpiece.
This part of ISO 230 is not aimed primarily at those who have expertise in vibration analysis and who routinely
carry out such work in research and development environments. It does not, therefore, replace standard
textbooks on the subject (see the Bibliography). It is, however, intended for manufacturers and users alike
with general engineering knowledge in order to enhance their understanding of the causes of vibration by
providing an overview of the relevant background theory.