{
  "target_application": "Ground User Terminals (Phased Array)",
  "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: 1000 kN (100T); Tie Bar Spacing (H x V): 420 x 420 mm; Shot Size (Theory, PS): 97-151 cm³ (dependent on A/B/C screw choice); Max Injection Pressure: 164-250 MPa; Opening Stroke: 370 mm; Min/Max Mold Height: 120-420 mm; Ejector Stroke: 100 mm.",
    "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: ±0.05 mm to ±0.15 mm. The final precision is heavily dependent on mold quality, material stability, and process control, but the machine's repeatability supports production within the IT10-IT12 tolerance range."
  },
  "commercial_parameters": {
    "factory_advantage": "Molding thick-walled radomes from hygroscopic polycarbonate, like grade 2405, presents a significant challenge in preventing sink marks that can compromise antenna alignment. Our approach leverages the Yizumi UN-V5 100T's third-generation servo-hydraulic system. Following aggressive material pre-drying to prevent hydrolytic degradation, the machine's rapid response and superior process stability are critical. This allows us at MechanoFab to apply and maintain precise, high packing pressures with exceptional shot-to-shot repeatability. This capability directly counteracts the material's tendency to sink in thick sections, ensuring we produce net-shape components that consistently meet stringent dimensional and IP67 requirements for ground terminals. The result is a cosmetically and dimensionally perfect radome straight from the mold, eliminating process inconsistencies.",
    "target_volume": "Optimized for 500-10,000+ 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"
  }
}