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GATE 2021 PI – Question 17

Manufacturing Processes I · Joining of Materials · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which defect is NOT associated with welding?

  1. Angular distortion
  2. Hot tear
  3. Hydrogen embrittlement
  4. Earing

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Correct answer: (D) Earing

Explanation

Earing is uneven rim height during sheet-metal deep drawing due to anisotropy. Welding can produce angular distortion, solidification hot tears and hydrogen-related embrittlement. **D**.

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