Mercedes-Benz MBN 31 007-0

Engineering Standard Date Published: 2004-08

Category: 31 Total No. of Pages (Including Annex): 7
Person in Charge: Dr. Rau / Mogwitz
Plant 019; Dept.: PWT/VEQ / EP/QIN
Date of Translation: 2005-11 Phone: +49(0)711/17- 2 32 47 / - 3 49 05

Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS)

Surface Texture / Form Deviation
Terms, surface texture parameters and indication on drawings

Foreword
Plant standard MBN 31 007 forms the basis for surface texture standards for the vehicle business of
Mercedes-Benz. It functions as liaison to the specified international standards and VDA recommen-
dations and defines internal surface texture parameters which are not described externally.

Plant standard MBN 31 007 consists of several parts. Table 1 of Section 4 indicates the different
parts of the plant standard.

Changes
In comparison with edition 2002-07, the following changes have been made:
− Representation of standard on new standard template; reduction of wording of preface; remain-
ing text added to Section 4
− Elimination of dated references of standards in Section 2 and Annex A with the exception of
standard MBN DIN ISO 1302
− Changeover of section allocation of DIN EN ISO 13565-1 and DIN EN ISO 13565-3 in Section 2
and Annex A

NOTE: No guarantee can be given in respect of this translation. In all cases the latest
German-language version of this Standard shall be taken as authoritative.

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Contents
Terms, surface texture parameters and indication on drawings ....................................................................1
1 Scope.....................................................................................................................................................2
2 Normative References ...........................................................................................................................2
3 Abbreviations, Acronyms, Definitions, & Symbols.................................................................................3
4 General ..................................................................................................................................................3
5 Surface texture parameters; codes, parameters, selection and explanation ........................................4
6 Indications concerning surface textures in CAD drawings or in 3D-CAD (CATIA) models ...................6
Annex A (informative) Supplementary standards..........................................................................................7

1 Scope
The standard applies to production sectors working with metals, plastics and ceramics. Surface texture
indications / symbols which refer to the surface condition of products apply to the technical product docu-
mentation of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle divisions.

2 Normative References
This Standard contains provisions from other publications through dated or undated references in this text.
These normative references are cited at the relevant places within the text, and the publications are listed
below. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not
apply to this Standard, unless they have been integrated into this Standard by amendment or revision. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.

VDA 2005 Geometrical product specifications - Technical drawings – Specification of surface

texture

VDA 2006 Geometrical product specifications - Surface texture - Rules and procedures for the
assessment of surface texture

DIN EN ISO 1302 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Indication of surface texture in technical
product documentation

MBN DIN ISO 1302: Technical drawings; Indication of surface texture

2002-07

DIN EN ISO 3274 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method - Nomi-
nal characteristics of contact (stylus) instruments

DIN EN ISO 4287 Geometrical Product Specification (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method - Terms,
definitions and surface texture parameters

DIN EN ISO 4288 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method - Rules
and procedures for the assessment of surface texture

DIN EN ISO 13565-1 Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method - Surfaces having
stratified functional properties - Part 1: Filtering and general measurement condi-
tions

DIN EN ISO 13565-2 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method - Sur-
faces having stratified functional properties - Part 2: Height characterization using
the linear material ratio curve

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3 Abbreviations, Acronyms, Definitions, & Symbols

The definitions of VDA 2005 and VDA 2006 apply to this Standard.

4 General
Parameters and measuring conditions of international standards in the field of surface measurement tech-
nology could not be adopted unchanged. For automotive engineering, it was therefore felt necessary to
agree uniform modified specifications. The advanced and future-oriented approaches followed by the new
international standards have thus been integrated.

These changed circumstances have been specified for automotive engineering in two VDA Recommenda-
tions, VDA 2005 and VDA 2006.

VDA 2005 supersedes the International Standard DIN EN ISO 1302 with regard to indications of the sur-
face texture in CAD drawings.

VDA 2006 covers the modified specifications with regard to International Standards DIN EN ISO 3274,
DIN EN ISO 4287 and DIN EN ISO 4288. These International Standards are not valid in isolation and shall
only be used in combination with VDA 2006.

In addition, an evaluation method for the identification of surface textures has been defined.
It describes the dominant waviness on surfaces which are restricted in their function as a result of periodic
profiles. This method is described in VDA 2007.

Plant standard MBN 31 007 consists of several parts. Table 1 provides an overview of the different parts
of the plant standard.

Table 1
Overview of the different parts of plant standard MBN 31 007
Part Title Status
0 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS); Surface Texture / Form Devia- active
tion, Terms, surface texture parameters and indication on drawings
4 Technical surfaces; Surface Texture / Form Deviation, active
Effective micro-profile load-bearing component twi in %
5 Technical surfaces; Surface Texture / Form Deviation, active
Practical instructions for inspection work
6 Technical surfaces; Surface Texture / Form Deviation, active
Exposed depth Rf
7 Technical surfaces; Surface Texture / Form Deviation, active
Dynamic sealing surface requirements,
Measurement method, parameters, manufacturing instructions and drawing
indications
8 Technical surfaces; Surface Texture / Form Deviation, In process
Bewertungszahl Rattermarken BZR
9 Technical surfaces; Surface Texture / Form Deviation, In process
Bewertungszahl Winkelfläche BZW

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5 Surface texture parameters; codes, parameters, selection and explanation

Surface texture parameters are described in VDA 2006 based on standards DIN EN ISO 4287 and DIN
EN ISO 42 88.
VDA 2006 corrects measurement and evaluation conditions which are not compatible with usual meas-
urement practice.

MBN 31007 restricts the variety of parameters by dividing them into two application areas which are rep-
resented in the form of tables.
Table 2 describes the parameters appropriate for technical product documentation.
Table 3 describes special parameters which are only allowed for auxiliary and special functions.

Note:
The most common surface texture parameter is " Rz ".

Table 2 Surface texture parameters for technical product documentation

Code Parameter Defining standard Explanation
Rz Average surface VDA 2006 with Rz is calculated by taking the mean value over the individual
roughness DIN EN ISO 4287 and measuring distances (DIN EN ISO 4288) of the largest pro-
DIN EN ISO 4288 file heights (DIN EN ISO 4287)
Rmax Maximum sur- VDA 2006 Rmax is calculated by forming the maximum value over the
face roughness individual measuring distances from the largest profile
heights
Pt Overall height of VDA 2006 with Pt is defined at the measuring distance
primary profile DIN EN ISO 4287

Wt Overall height of VDA 2006 with Wt is defined at the measuring distance

waviness profile DIN EN ISO 4287
Ra Arithmetic aver- VDA 2006 with Ra by mean value calculation over the individual measuring
age roughness DIN EN ISO 4287 and distances is identical with the former definition in accordance
DIN EN ISO 4288 with DIN 4768
Rpk Reduced peak VDA 2006 with The parameters of DIN EN ISO 13565-2 are derived from the
height DIN EN ISO 13565-2 material ratio curve,
Rpk describes the area of the profile peaks
Rk Core peak-to- VDA 2006 with Rk identifies the load-bearing core area of the profile
valley roughness DIN EN ISO 13565-2
Rvk Reduced score VDA 2006 with Rvk describes the area of the profile valleys
depth DIN EN ISO 13565-2
R3z Basic surface MBN 31007-5 Not for new designs.
roughness Replaced by parameters of DIN EN ISO 13565-2
Rf Exposed depth MBN 31007-6 For surfaces with two pronounced height levels
Dt Twist depth MBN 31007-7 Depth of twist structure, restricts the properties of twist struc-
tures on dynamic sealing surfaces
Dγ Twist angle MBN 31007-7 Angle between the circumferential direction and the inclined
structural direction
Right-hand: +
Left-hand: -
BZW Angular surface MBN 31007-9 Assesses the adhesion of a surface in a composite
rating
WDc Average height of VDA 2007 Assesses the average properties of a dominant waviness
the profiles of the
dominant wavi-
ness
WDt Overall height of VDA 2007 Assesses the maximum properties of a dominant waviness
the profiles of the
dominant wavi-
ness
WDSm Horizontal wavi- VDA 2007 Dimension for wavelengths of dominant properties
ness parameter

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Table 3 Surface texture parameters for auxiliary and special functions

Code Parameter Defining standard Explanation
Zt Height difference of VDA 2006 and -
the profile element DIN EN ISO 4287
Pp,Rp,Wp Height of the largest VDA 2006 and -
profile peak DIN EN ISO 4287
Pv,Rv,Wv Depth of the largest VDA 2006 and -
profile trough DIN EN ISO 4287
Pz Average profile height VDA 2006 with Pz always equals Pt
Wz Average depth of DIN EN ISO 4287
waviness
Pc,Rc,Wc Average height of the VDA 2006 and -
profile elements DIN EN ISO 4287
Rt Overall height of the VDA 2006 and Parameter is not suitable for
roughness profile DIN EN ISO 4287 characterizing roughness
Pq,Rq,Wq Quadratic average VDA 2006 and Corresponds to the standard
roughness DIN EN ISO 4287 deviation of the amplitude density
Psk,Rsk, Incline of the ampli- VDA 2006 and -
Wsk tude density DIN EN ISO 4287
Pku,Rku, Steepness of the VDA 2006 and -
Wku amplitude density DIN EN ISO 4287
Psm,Rsm, Average groove width VDA 2006 and -
Wsm DIN EN ISO 4287
Pδq,Rδq, Quadratic average VDA 2006 and -
Wδq value of the profile DIN EN ISO 4287
slope
Pmr,Wmr, Material ratio VDA 2006 and Pmr identical to former tpa and Rmr
Rmr DIN EN ISO 4287, identical to former tpi, if the 5% rule is complied with in
MBN 31007-5 accordance with MBN 31007-5
Pδc,Rδc, Height difference VDA 2006 and -
Wδc between DIN EN ISO 4287
2 intersection lines
Mr1 Material ratio VDA 2006 and Surface portion at the upper limit of
DIN EN ISO 13565-2 the bearing roughness core profile
Mr2 Material ratio VDA 2006 and Surface portion at the lower limit of
DIN EN ISO 13565-2 the bearing roughness core profile
Rpq, Ppq Parameters for sur- VDA 2006 and In the event of dual machining or
Rvq, Pvq faces with DIN EN ISO 13565-3 wear inspections
Rmq,Pmq dual machining
Pmr(c) Material ratio curve VDA 2006 and For measurement result documentation;
Rmr(c) (Abbott curve) DIN EN ISO 4287 load-bearing characteristics
Wmr(c)
twi Effective load-bearing MBN 31007-4 For peak-free surfaces
proportion
- Amplitude density MBN DIN EN ISO 4287 For measurement result documentation;
curve special features (oblique, twin-peaked)
Dm Twist pitch MBN 31007-7 Pitch of twist structure
DG Steps MBN 31007-7 Number of periods over 360° circumference
DP Period length MBN 31007-7 Axial length of waviness feature
DF Theoretical feed MBN 31007-7 Cross-sectional area for oil transport
cross-section
BZR Chatter marks rating MBN 31007-8 3D visual assessment of chatter marks along shaft cir-
cumference

The following are suitable for the more detailed characterization of material surfaces, the evaluation of
special features and for plausibility examinations:

- profile drawings
- material ratio curve (Pmr( c ), Rmr( c ) and Wmr( c ) )
- amplitude density curve in accordance with MBN DIN EN ISO 4287 and MBN 31007- 5.

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6 Indications concerning surface textures in CAD drawings or in 3D-CAD (CA-

TIA) models
VDA 2005 shall be applied with regard to the indication of surface textures (the indication of the different
surface symbol versions) in CAD drawings.
It shall also apply as appropriate for indications of symbols in 3D-CAD (CATIA) models.

Note:
For existing drawings with indication ISO 1302 in the data block “Surface indications“ of the drawing title
block, the previous MBN DIN ISO 1302 : 1998-10 (corresponding to original version dated 1993-12) shall
apply.

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Annex A (informative)

Supplementary standards

DIN 4760
Form deviations; Concepts; Classification system

DIN 4761
Surface character; Geometric characteristics of Surface Texture Terms, Definitions, Symbols

DIN 4763
Progressive ratio of number values of surface roughness parameters

DIN 4764
Surfaces of components used in mechanical engineering and light engineering; Terminology according to
stress conditions

DIN 4766-1
Surface roughness associated with types of manufacturing methods; Attainable arithmetical mean value of
peak to valley height Rz

DIN 4766-2
Surface roughness associated with types of manufacturing method; Attainable arithmetical mean value Ra
according to DIN 4768 Part 1.

DIN 8580
Manufacturing processes - Terms and definitions, division

DIN EN ISO 11562

Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method - Metrological characteristics
of phase correct filters

DIN EN ISO 12085

Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method - Motif parameters

DIN EN ISO 13565-3

Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method; surfaces having stratified
functional properties - Part 3: Height characterization using the material probability curve

VDA 2007
Geometrical product specifications - surface texture - definitions and characteristics of the dominant wavi-
ness

VDI / VDE 2601

Requirements on the surface structure to cover function capability of surfaces manufactured by cutting; list
of parameters

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