Which mechanical failure arises in steel forging when rapid directional changes cool unevenly?

💡 Explanation

Quench cracking occurs because rapid directional cooling during quenching generates excessive thermal stress exceeding the material's tensile strength; therefore, cracks propagate, embrittling the steel section rather than allowing uniform contraction.

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