Question: A circular disk of soft metal is being compressed between two flat, hardened circular steel punches having the same diameter as the disk. Assume that

A circular disk of soft metal is being compressed between two flat, hardened circular steel punches having the same diameter as the disk. Assume that the disk material is perfectly plastic and that there is no friction or any temperature effects. Explain the change, if any, in the magnitude of the punch force as the disk is being compressed plastically to, say, a fraction of its original thickness.

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