Calculate lap solder joints
  1. On the ribbon, click Environments tab Convert panel Lap 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 Autodesk Inventor.

This procedure creates an example using the sample specifications:
  1. Start the Lap 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 the Part width to 30 mm.
    • Set the Part Thickness to 7.5 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.
Parent topic: Solder Joint Mechanical Calculators