Determine the power required to forge a cylinder

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To determine the power required to forge a low-carbon steel cylinder, the flow stress of 80 MPa and the efficiency of 60% must be considered. The initial and final heights of the cylinder, along with its diameter, are crucial for calculating the volume reduction and the force needed for forging. The relationship between power, force, and velocity (power = force x velocity) is essential, with the velocity given as 1 m/s. The user is seeking equations and references for mechanical metallurgy to aid in their calculations. Understanding these concepts is vital for successfully solving the problem.
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Hi, can anyone help me on the following problem? Thanks a lot in advance!

A 100 mm diameter, low-carbon steel cylinder, 50 mm tall, is forged at
1200°C at a velocity of 1m/s until its height is reduced to 15 mm.
During forging it is assumed that the flow stress is constant at 80 MPa.
Assuming an efficiency of 60% determine the power required to forge
the cylinder.

I do not know what equations to use. I do not have many references (books or website) to look at. I never learned mechanical metallurgy before and this is my first year in graduate school. in a panic...
 
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I know force times velocity is power. I would assume that this is what you need to use.

EDIT: oops didn't realize how old this thread was.
 
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