Butt Solder Joint Calculator dialog box

Sets parameters for calculation of a butt solder joint.

Access:

Ribbon: Environments tab Convert panel Butt Solder Calculator

Loads

Specifies the force carried by the joint or for the torque in the stepped joint. The direction of load action is shown in the diagram of the solder joint in the dialog window.

Dimensions

Specifies dimensions of connected materials. The picture of the weld joint contains the most important geometric joint dimensions specified in the Dimensions section. Forces and moments which load the joint and which are entered in the Loads section, are represented in the same way.

Joint Material and Properties

Select the check box to open the Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed.

Tension Safety Factor

Specifies the shear safety factor value you enter or select in the dialog box that opens when you click the arrow beside the input field. The recommended range of appropriate coefficients is displayed in the dialog box.

Results

Presents assessments of the joint strength, including the results of the strength check in the Results section. If input parameters are changed, refresh the values in this section by clicking Calculate (F5 key).

Summary of Messages area

Displays the reports about calculation. To open the Summary of Messages area at the bottom of the tab, double-click the double line at the bottom of tabs or click the chevron.

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