AIA/NAS - Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc.
Scope
Purpose: This specification provides a standard for the manufacture@ performance@ reliability@ inspection@ and procurement of numerically controlled horizontal boring@ drilling and milling machine(s). This standard lists minimum requirements and is not to limit design advances. Classification: The machine(s) shall be of the following types@ sizes and class. Type: The machine(s) shall be of the horizontal spindle@ table type@ numerically controlled@ high speed@ low speed. Size: Small; Large Class: Numerically controlled positioning and straight cut AIA class III@ contouring AIA class IV@ and contouring/positioning AIA class III/IV.