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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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