{
  "target_application": "Microfluidics & Precision Consumables",
  "physical_properties": {
    "density": "1.18",
    "tensile_strength": "72.0",
    "max_service_temperature": "85.0",
    "hardness": "M100",
    "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: 1500 kN. Max Mold Size (W x H): 510 x 460 mm. Distance Between Tie Bars (H x V): 510 x 460 mm. Shot Volume (Screw Dia. Dependent): 99-246 cm³. Max Injection Pressure: 250 MPa. Max Injection Speed: 330 mm/s. 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": "Capable of consistently holding dimensional tolerances of ±0.025mm to ±0.05mm on critical features. Can achieve IT7-IT8 grade tolerances under stable process control. Shot-to-shot weight repeatability within ±0.03%."
  },
  "commercial_parameters": {
    "factory_advantage": "Molding optical-grade PMMA for microfluidic applications presents a dual challenge: achieving flawless optical clarity while precisely replicating sub-50um channel geometries without inducing stress. The material's high melt viscosity and hygroscopic nature often lead to process instability. Our strategy leverages the Fanuc Roboshot Alpha-S150iB's all-electric platform. Its high-resolution servo motors deliver the immense, yet precisely controlled, injection pressures needed to fully pack micro-features without flash. The machine's superior shot-to-shot repeatability, augmented by AI-driven viscosity compensation, ensures consistent part quality and dimensional stability, effectively preventing channel collapse. At MechanoFab, this allows us to produce net-shape, optically perfect consumables compliant with ISO 13485 standards, eliminating risky and costly secondary finishing operations common in less-controlled molding environments.",
    "target_volume": "Optimized for 250-10,000 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"
  }
}