What is the difference between ISO and ASME standard.

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ISO is an international standard while ASME is an American standard for engineering design and manufacturing.

ISO is recognized globally while ASME is mainly used in the United States.
ISO covers a wide range of industries while ASME is primarily focused on mechanical engineering.
ISO standards are voluntary while ASME standards are mandatory in some industries.
ISO standards are developed by the International Organization for Standardization while ASME standards are developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Examples of ISO standards include ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management while examples of ASME standards include ASME B31.1 for power piping and ASME Y14.5 for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

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