Sets parameters for calculation of a step tube solder joint.

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Ribbon: Environments tab Convert panel Step Tube Solder Calculator

Type of Strength Calculation
Joint Design	Designs the step depth for the indicated load, dimensions, and joint properties.
Check Calculation	Performs the strength check for the specified load, dimensions, and connection properties.
Load
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.
Joint Material and Properties
Opens the Material Database where you select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed.
Shear 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.

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.

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 areas at the bottom of the tab, double-click the double line at the bottom of the tabs or click the chevron.

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