{
  "target_application": "Sim Racing Hardware",
  "physical_properties": {
    "density": "1.21",
    "tensile_strength": "45.0",
    "max_service_temperature": "85.0",
    "hardness": "95A",
    "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: 300 kN; Tie Bar Spacing (H x V): 260 x 260 mm; Platen Size (H x V): 410 x 410 mm; Max Shot Size (PS): ~14-36 cm³ (dependent on 18mm, 22mm, or 25mm screw diameter); Max Injection Pressure: ~255 MPa; Max Injection Speed: 330 mm/s; Ejector Stroke: 70 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 of ±0.02mm to ±0.05mm, depending on material and geometry. Machine repeatability is sufficient to maintain a process Cpk > 1.67 on critical dimensions under stable conditions."
  },
  "commercial_parameters": {
    "factory_advantage": "Processing this highly hygroscopic and shear-sensitive TPU presents significant challenges, often leading to splay and inconsistent part properties on conventional hydraulic presses. Our approach leverages the absolute process stability of the all-electric Fanuc Roboshot α-SiB. Its servo-driven precision and thermal consistency are essential for mastering this material. We maintain an exact, repeatable melt temperature and injection profile, completely mitigating the viscosity drops caused by hydrolysis that plague other operations. This allows MechanoFab to mold net-shape sim racing components, such as high-grip shifter handles or progressive bump stops, with zero flow marks and perfect batch-to-batch property replication. We deliver parts with superior abrasion resistance and tactile feel directly from the tool, eliminating the need for secondary finishing and ensuring performance integrity.",
    "target_volume": "Optimized for 1,000-25,000 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"
  }
}