100-Ton Hydraulic Press vs Red-Hot Bolt (950°C) | Extreme Metal Crushing Test - Video

100-Ton Hydraulic Press vs Red-Hot Bolt (950°C) | Extreme Metal Crushing Test
Watch a 950°C glowing hex bolt face the crushing force of a 100-ton industrial hydraulic press in this extreme compression experiment.

As the press slowly descends, the heated steel enters a plastic state and begins to deform dramatically. The bolt’s threads collapse first due to stress concentration, followed by radial metal flow forming a thick extrusion ring around the base. The hex head mushrooms into a flattened disc under intense pressure.

Timeline:
• 0–2s: Press begins controlled descent
• 2–4s: Initial contact and thread collapse
• 4–7s: Shaft thickens with outward metal flow
• 7–9s: Heavy mushrooming deformation
• 9–10s: Final compressed disc shape hold

This experiment demonstrates how hot carbon steel behaves under extreme compressive force, making it both educational and satisfying to watch.

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