{
  "target_application": "Microfluidics & Precision Consumables",
  "physical_properties": {
    "density": "1.04",
    "tensile_strength": "25.0",
    "max_service_temperature": "80.0",
    "hardness": "R80",
    "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: 1300 kN; Tie Bar Distance (H x V): 460 x 460 mm; Screw Diameters: 35/40/45 mm; Max Shot Weight (PS): 168/219/278 g; Max Injection Pressure: 2439/1867/1475 bar; Platen Size (H x V): 680 x 680 mm; Mold Height (Min-Max): 180 - 480 mm; Ejector Stroke: 120 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 achieving IT8-IT10 on part dimensions. Typically holds tolerances of ±0.05mm to ±0.1mm, highly dependent on mold quality, material selection (e.g., PBT-GF30 vs. PP), and part geometry."
  },
  "commercial_parameters": {
    "factory_advantage": "Molding HIPS for microfluidic consumables is a game of precision. The material's low viscosity, essential for filling micro-features, often causes flash (burr formation) with lesser machines. Our approach leverages the all-electric LK Potenza 130T. Its servo-driven precision provides absolute, repeatable control over injection pressure and velocity, preventing the core pin deflection that compromises channel integrity. This allows us to produce fully-formed, net-shape parts directly from the mold, eliminating secondary operations and the associated tolerance stack-up. The machine's oil-free nature is critical for our MechanoFab cleanroom production, ensuring parts meet the stringent cleanliness requirements for ISO 13485 and FDA-regulated applications without any compromises.",
    "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"
  }
}