ÅngströmLap® Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film Disc - 5 inch 0.5µm (micron), PSA

ÅngströmLap Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film is recommended when diamond lapping film is not needed, like in many fiber optic multimode applications. Some aluminum oxides can even be used as the final polish. The 0.5µm and 0.3µm will produce return losses of -50 dB or better, but because they cut the glass at a much quicker rate than the ceramic, undercut may occur. The lapping film disc is used for applications in fiber optic connector polishing, flat lapping, superfinishing and media head finishing.

Aluminum Oxide lapping film is typically used as a final film for MM connectors. To achieve the best finish with 0.5µm Aluminum Oxide, FOC recommends using it with Ultra Polish Solution. When used with the Ultra Polish Solution, it will give a near-flawless finish. The 5" film disc standard size for the Domaille APM-HDC-xxxx Series, Seikoh Giken SFP-5XX Series and Ultra Tec UT-8812 or UT-8808 Polishing Machines.

Lapping Film Features:

• Film Color: White
• Tape Total Thickness: 86.0 ± 2.0 µm
• Surface Roughness: 0.18 ± 0.04 µm
• Particle Type: Aluminum Oxide film
• Grit Size: 0.5 micron (0.5µm)
• Base Film Material: Polyethylene terephthalate
• Base Film Thickness: 3 mil (75 µm)
• Quantity: 100 discs
• Process Parameters Type: CF
• PSA Backed Film
• Product Life: Guaranteed up to 5 years from the manufactured date

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive is only recommended when it is completely necessary. Once the film is stuck to the polish surface it cannot be removed and reused. This creates a potential and likely problem of debris adhering to the film that cannot be removed. Any debris that comes in contact with the fiber may cause a scratch. PSA will increase the cost of the lapping film.