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A rod is cold drawn from a diameter of 15 mm to 12 mm. What is the percent cold work?

  1. 20%
  2. 36%
  3. 56.25%
  4. 64%

Answer

B. 36%

Solution

%CW = (A0 - Ad)/A0 × 100 = (152 - 122)/152 × 100 = 36%.

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