Question

In cutting smith forging operation, up to what temperature is the steel heated?

(a) 700°C – 800°C

(b) 850°C – 950°C

(c) 900°C – 1000°C

(d) 1000°C – 1100°C

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This interesting question is from Smith Forging Operations in chapter Smithing and Forging of Casting-Forming-Welding II

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) 850°C – 950°C

Explanation: Cutting is a form of smith forging operation, it is a form of chiseling. For chiseling, a long piece of metal is cut into equal lengths. These equal lengths need to be heated till they are cherry red hot, which makes it a temperature of 850°C to 950°C.