Starting with a 2inch diameter rod of brass we would like to
Starting with a 2-inch diameter rod of brass, we would like to process 0.2-inch diameter rods that possess minimum yield strength of 40 ksi and a minimum elongation to fracture of 40%, (see the following figure). Design a process that achieves that.
| Starting with a 2-inch diameter rod of brass, we would like to process 0.2-inch diameter rods that possess minimum yield strength of 40 ksi and a minimum elongation to fracture of 40%, (see the following figure). Design a process that achieves that. | 
Solution
Hot extrusion to convert into smaller diametr
Cold extrusion to further elongate
Annealing for increasing the ductility
Heat treatment for increasing strength
Cold working for imcreasing fracture toughness

