{
  "target_application": "Automotive Electronics",
  "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: 20,000 kN (approx. 2000 tons); Tie Bar Spacing (H x V): ~1600 x 1400 mm; Platen Size (H x V): ~2200 x 1950 mm; Max Shot Volume (PS): ~8000 cm³; Injection Pressure: Up to 2000 bar; Max Mold Weight: 40,000 kg; Drive System: All-electric for precision and energy efficiency.",
    "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": "Achievable part tolerance of ±0.05 mm to ±0.1 mm on critical features, highly dependent on mold quality, material stability, and part geometry. Corresponds to a process capability of IT Grade 8-10."
  },
  "commercial_parameters": {
    "factory_advantage": "Effectively molding this hygroscopic polycarbonate demands rigorous process control beyond just pre-drying. While others struggle with post-molding machining to achieve final geometry, risking tool deflection and tolerance stack-up, we eliminate these secondary operations entirely. At MechanoFab, we leverage the Arburg Allrounder A 2000T's superior thermal stability and its rigid, FEM-optimized clamping unit. This combination allows us to use the high injection pressures required for this material without platen deflection, achieving net-shape components in a single step. This is how we consistently deliver void-free, hermetically sealable LiDAR components and optically clear radomes with precise thickness, meeting stringent IATF 16949 and IP69K standards directly from the mold.",
    "target_volume": "Optimized for 250-1,000 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"
  }
}