{
  "target_application": "Action Cameras & Gimbals",
  "physical_properties": {
    "density": "1.2",
    "tensile_strength": "65.0",
    "max_service_temperature": "120.0",
    "hardness": "R118",
    "standard_tolerance": "Typically ISO 2768-m. Tighter tolerances of +/- 0.05 mm are achievable on specific features but will increase machining time and cost."
  },
  "manufacturing_limits": {
    "equipment_hard_specs": "Clamping Force: 5000 kN (~500 metric tons). Tie Bar Distance (H x V): 900 x 800 mm. Max Opening Stroke: 1170 mm. Max Mold Height: 900 mm. Typical Injection Unit: SP2550 with 70mm screw diameter, max shot volume of 1150 cm³ (polystyrene). Control System: Engel CC300.",
    "min_feature_size": "Min Wall Thickness: ~1.0 mm; Min Hole Diameter: ~1.0 mm (highly dependent on material and depth-to-diameter ratio).",
    "equipment_precision_grade": "Part-dependent, but the machine platform enables high precision. Capable of achieving part tolerances of ISO 2768-m (general) or IT8-IT10. Critical dimensions can often be held to ±0.05mm with a robust mold and process control."
  },
  "commercial_parameters": {
    "factory_advantage": "Processing this highly hygroscopic polycarbonate grade for mission-critical sealing surfaces is a significant challenge, as its sensitivity to hydrolytic degradation demands absolute process control. This is where the Engel duo 500T's superior process stability becomes our core advantage. While other shops might produce parts requiring secondary machining to achieve final tolerances—exposing them to issues like tool deflection and burr formation—our strategy is to achieve net-shape geometry in a single step. The machine's repeatable high-pressure injection capability, coupled with our stringent pre-drying protocol, allows MechanoFab to mold flawless, porosity-free surfaces essential for IP68-rated action camera housings. This eliminates entire post-processing steps, their associated costs, and the risk of tolerance stack-up, delivering a superior component directly from the tool.",
    "target_volume": "Optimized for 100-1,000 units"
  },
  "_dev_note_visual_proofs": "Currently empty by default. This array is a reserved structural hook. It will be asynchronously populated with YouTube/Video metadata by the 06_video_injector.py post-processing.",
  "visual_proofs": [],
  "mechanofab_connect": {
    "about_us": "MechanoFab is a premium managed manufacturing platform empowering global hardware innovators.",
    "instant_quote_url": "https://mechanofab.com/quote",
    "engineering_support_email": "rfq@mechanofab.com"
  }
}