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Hydraulic press vs. carbon fiber yields interesting results

Crushing carbon fiber with hydraulic press

Hydraulic Press Channel shows why carbon fiber and variants like carbon nanotubes have so many uses: depending on the configuration, they can hold up against the hydraulic press.

The fine folks who supplied the materials, G Composites, use the carbon fiber to make watercraft. They also make boards for various watersports.

Crushing carbon fiber with hydraulic press (YouTube/Hydraulic Press Channel)

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