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Design your mold detail slightly smaller than needed (the "steel off" approach) Pekago Covering Technology

: Generally falls under Series 2 (Accurate Production) , meaning production and quality assurance are oriented toward higher dimensional stability than standard commercial grades (like TG6). din 16742 - tg5

DIN 16742 is the primary European benchmark for tolerances in plastic molded parts. It replaced the older DIN 16901 standard to better account for how modern plastics behave—specifically how they shrink and warp compared to metals. Breaking Down "TG5" Design your mold detail slightly smaller than needed