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The “Earing” phenomenon in metal forming is associated with

  1. deep drawing
  2. rolling
  3. extrusion
  4. forging

Correct answer: deep drawing

Solution

Earing occurs during deep drawing due to the anisotropic nature of the metal, leading to uneven stretching and the formation of raised edges, or 'ears', around the perimeter of the drawn part.

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