The Maximum shear stress result shows the maximum shear stress (maximum normal stress) in the part element (warpage or stress analysis), or in the wire or paddle (Microchip Encapsulation analysis) at the selected layer through the cross-section.
Mesh type:
Midplane
Note: This result is only available if you have selected an appropriate option in the Stress result(s) to output drop-down menu in the Process Settings Wizard. The result is in the laminate through the thickness of the part shown by the Normalized Thickness value in the legend, and the load factor shown in the legend. Note that the Normalized Thickness value where -1 is the bottom of the element, 0 is the centerline through the element, and +1 is the top of the element.
3D
Note: This result is only available if you have selected the Uncorrected residual stress option in the Process Setting Wizard. The result is an elemental value.
Analysis sequences that include:
- Fill+Pack+Warp
- Cool+Fill+Pack+Warp
Using this result
Consider the areas with a high maximum shear stress value and compare the results against the relevant material criteria.