forces on sidewalls of stainless mold

[Beans]

14,444 lbs....seems like enough

[jlewis92]

Thanks for all the replies!  I know there is more than one way to skin a cat, and pressing at lower psi works based on all the input here, but since I can go higher psi, I want to try it. Why not replicate the industrial process if its possible and convenient?

There isn't anything that prevents me from using my press at lower psi's, so I can always dial it down later.  But I do want to experiment and find what works best for me.

JimP - thanks for the formula on hoop stress.

- Jeff