Weld Force Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the weld force is:

\[ \text{WF} = \text{WA} \times \text{WS} \]

Where:

\( \text{WF} \) is the weld force (lbf)
\( \text{WA} \) is the total weld contact area (in²)
\( \text{WS} \) is the weld strength (lbf/in²)

What is Weld Force?

Weld force measures the maximum force that a weld can hold. The weld force depends on the bond strength and the weld contact area. The weld strength is influenced by the welding material, base material, and the welding configuration/pattern.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Total Weld Contact Area (\( \text{WA} \)): 10 in²
Weld Strength (\( \text{WS} \)): 500 lbf/in²

Step 1: Multiply the weld contact area by the weld strength:

\[ 10 \times 500 = 5000 \]

Therefore, the weld force is 5000 lbf.