{
  "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: 500 kN (50 metric tons). Design: Tie-bar-less C-frame. Screw Diameters: 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 25mm. Max Shot Volume: up to 58 cm³ (with 25mm screw). Platen Dimensions (H x V): 660 mm x 560 mm. Max Opening Stroke: 450 mm. Min/Max Mold Height: 200 mm / 450 mm. Drive System: Engel ecodrive (servohydraulic).",
    "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 Tolerance: Can achieve ±0.05mm to ±0.1mm on critical dimensions, highly dependent on mold quality, material selection, and process control. Generally capable of producing parts conforming to DIN 16742 TG6/TG7."
  },
  "commercial_parameters": {
    "factory_advantage": "Molding thick-walled radomes from hygroscopic Polycarbonate 2405 presents a significant challenge in preventing sink marks, a critical defect for phased array terminal aesthetics and performance. Our approach leverages the unique capabilities of the Engel victory 50T. Its tie-bar-less design is the key; it allows us to fit larger, more complex molds with optimized conformal cooling channels that would typically require a 100T press. This superior thermal management, combined with the ecodrive's exceptionally consistent shot-to-shot packing pressure, allows us to fully compensate for material shrinkage in thick sections. At MechanoFab, we produce net-shape, sink-free radomes that meet IP67 and UL746C standards directly from the mold, eliminating the need for secondary corrective processes and ensuring flawless component integrity.",
    "target_volume": "Optimized for 1,000-50,000 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"
  }
}