The upsetting is a process of
A. Increasing the cross-section of a bar
B. Reducing the cross-section of a bar
C. Joining the two surfaces of metal under pressure after heating
D. Bending of a bar
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Upsetting of metals is a deformation process in which a billet is compressed between two dies in a press or a hammer.This operation reduces the height of a part while increasing its diameter. The process is mostly used as an intermediate step in multiple step forging operations
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