Drawing is the pulling of a metal piece through a die having a tapered bore by means of a tensile force that is applied on the exit side. A reduction in cross section results, with a corresponding increase in length. The total drawing operation may consist of a number of dies in a series sequence.

• A. Drawing
• B. Rolling
• C. Forging
• D. Casting

Answer: (A)

Drawing is a metal forming process where a workpiece is pulled through a die with a smaller bore. The tensile force is applied on the exit side, so the part is drawn through the tapered opening, causing a reduction in cross-sectional area and a corresponding increase in length. Using several dies in sequence allows the reduction to be made in stages, producing the desired final diameter with controlled elongation. This setup—pulling a solid through a die to slim it down while length increases—is what distinguishes drawing from other forming or casting methods: rolling uses compressive forces with rollers, forging deforms by compression in dies, and casting involves pouring molten metal into a mold to solidify.