Which outcome occurs when ultrasonic forging introduces excessive acoustic cavitation?

💡 Explanation

Surface finish worsens during ultrasonic forging from intensified cavitation erosion at high intensities, because collapsing vapor bubbles generate micro-jets impacting the material surface, therefore promoting fatigue failure, rather than strengthening, under external loading.

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