Machine models play an important role to support decision making for purchasing, scheduling, and routing in manufacturing. However, it is challenging to share a machine model that is developed using proprietary formats. A model of a fully assembled machining system in a neutral format can help overcome this challenge. Standard-based machine tool models will not only facilitate information reuse but also enable model exchange between systems. In this paper a case study is discussed to demonstrate the initial effort of a standard representation for a machining system including both component geometric and kinematics information. This standard-based machine model will be easily imported to another tool.