{
  "target_application": "PCR & Molecular Diagnostic Instruments",
  "physical_properties": {
    "density": "2.17",
    "tensile_strength": "28.0",
    "max_service_temperature": "260.0",
    "hardness": "D50",
    "standard_tolerance": "Typically follows ISO 2768-m. A practical rule is ±0.10 mm for the first 25 mm, plus ±0.002 mm for each additional mm. Tolerances at the material interface are generally looser, around ±0.20 mm."
  },
  "manufacturing_limits": {
    "equipment_hard_specs": "Maximum Machining Diameter: 658 mm (25.91 in). Maximum Machining Length: 1011 mm (39.80 in). Main Spindle Speed: 5,000 rpm. Milling Spindle Speed: 12,000 rpm (standard). Axis Travel (X/Y/Z): 615 / 250 / 1077 mm. B-Axis Travel: 240° (-30° to +210°). C-Axis Travel: 360°. Tool Magazine: 36 tools (standard). Rapid Traverse (X/Y/Z): 50 / 40 / 50 m/min.",
    "min_feature_size": "Min Draft Angle: 1° for rigid substrate (e.g., PC, ABS), 0.5° for soft TPE/TPU overmolds. A conservative 2-3° is highly recommended for textured surfaces to prevent scuffing during ejection.",
    "equipment_precision_grade": "Capable of achieving IT6 grade tolerances. Positional accuracy typically within ±0.005mm and repeatability within ±0.002mm under thermally stable conditions."
  },
  "commercial_parameters": {
    "factory_advantage": "While PTFE's low thermal conductivity makes it unsuitable for thermal blocks, its chemical inertness is critical for non-contaminating fluidic components in diagnostic instruments. The challenge with virgin grade PTFE is its softness and dimensional instability during machining. Our approach leverages the 'Done-in-One' single-setup capability of the Mazak Integrex i-200S. By machining complex valve bodies or manifolds without re-clamping, we eliminate tolerance stack-up and workholding-induced deformation. The machine's rigidity allows us to use exceptionally sharp, polished tooling at optimal speeds to shear the material cleanly, avoiding the melting and burring common on lesser equipment. This ensures MechanoFab delivers pristine, dimensionally accurate components compliant with ISO 13485 standards, directly from the machine.",
    "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"
  }
}