Calculate step solder joints

  1. On the ribbon, click Environments tab Convert panel Step Solder Calculator .
  2. In the Calculation tab, enter input parameters.
  3. Click Calculate to calculate the joint. Result values are displayed in the Results area on the right side of the Calculation tab.
  4. Click OK to insert solder calculation into ProdName.

This procedure creates an example using the sample specifications:

  1. Start the Step Solder Joint Calculator.
  2. On the Calculation tab:
    • Select the Joint Design as a Type of Strength calculation.
    • Set the Force to 2000 N.
    • Set Torque to 100-N m.
    • Set the Step diameter to 30 mm.
    • Select the Solder Material - Copper Solder.
    • Set the Shear Safety Factor to 3 ul.
    • Select the Basic Material - Cast Steel.
  3. Click Calculate. See results in the Results area.
  4. Click OK.