Joint parameters
Joint image: upload the image of the joint model.
Name (*): type the name of the joint.
Description: type a description of the joint.
Identifier: type the identification code linked to the joint.
Location (*): select the area of the plant where using the new joint.
Do as follows:
Click Location icon (
).In the Location dialog box, select the area of the plant where using the new joint.
Then, click Apply.
Status (*): select one of the following options, depending on the status of the joint:
In use: the joint is ready to work on the production applications.
Scrapped/Disabled: the joint is out of order.
By default, the status is set to In use
Risk/Function class: select one of the following options:
A: direct or indirect danger to body and life.
B: breakdown.
C: customer’s nerves.
Measurement unit: select the measurement unit to define the torque parameters of the joint.
Trace
Trace: add/select a trace to be linked to the joint.
Do one of the following:Click Add icon (
) to add a new trace.
In the Add Trace card, enter the details related to the trace and import the traces.
Then, click Save. The trace added is displayed in the chart.Click Search icon (
) to select a trace already configured.
In the Trace Title card, select the necessary trace.
Then, click Apply. The trace selected is displayed in the chart.Click Delete icon (
) to delete the selected trace.
Tightening
Torque (*): type the tightening torque of the joint.
The torque value can be given as follows:
Torque target and torque tolerance.
Lower limit (LSL) and upper limit (USL).
Torque tolerance (*): type the percentage of the torque tolerance limits.
Tightening direction (*): select one of the following options:
CW: clockwise.
CCW: counter-clockwise.
Torsion angle (*): type the target torsion angle of the joint.
Even if the tightening in production is only torque, indication of the target angle is used to define the joint characteristics.The torsion angle can be given as follows:
Torsion angle and torsion angle tolerance (by default 270° and 90° respectively).
Lower limit (LSL) and upper limit (USL) (by default 180° and 360° respectively).
Final angle monitoring torque (*): the final angle monitoring torque specifies the torque value from which the angle measurement starts.
For older products, this item is indicated as Start final angle.Assembly pre-load: bolt clamp force applied on the joint.
Tools: in the Tools box, select the necessary tool.
To add a new tool, click Add icon (
).In the Add Tool dialog box, enter the details related to new tool. Then, click Save.
To select a tool already configured, click Search icon (
).In the Tools workspace, select the necessary tool. Then, click Apply.
To delete a tool already configured, in the Tool box, select it. Then, click Delete icon (
).To view the Tool Details card of a tool already configured, in the Tool box, select it. Then, click View icon (
).
Bolt
Geometry: in the items list, select the geometry of the bolt.
Configure the items list in the Selectables submenu.
Material and surface: in the items list, select the material and surface of the bolt.
Configure the items list in the Selectables submenu.
Lubricant: in the items list, select the lubricant of the bolt.
Configure the items list in the Selectables submenu.
Bolt type: in the items list, select the bolt type.
Configure the items list in the Selectables submenu.
Size: in the items list, select the size of the bolt.
Configure the items list in the Selectables submenu.
Strength grade: in the items list, select the strength grade of the bolt.
Configure the items list in the Selectables submenu.
Friction coefficient, µ: in the items list, select the friction coefficient of the bolt.
Configure the items list in the Selectables submenu.
Yield stress point: in the items list, select the yield stress point of the bolt.
Configure the items list in the Selectables submenu.
Utilization factor, v: this item shows the ratio between Tightening torque and Yield stress point.
Configure the items list in the Selectables submenu.
Notes: if necessary, type a note.
Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
