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Lapping film options, part 3 – MPO-type connectors

MT ferrules require different polishing procedures In Part 1 of this series, we covered the use of films with pressure-sensitive adhesives. In Part 2, we covered films for polishing zirconia ferrules. In this article, we focus on the special products needed to polish...

Lapping film options, part 2

Choosing the right film to polish zirconia ferrules What factors affect the choice of film materials and grit sizes for polishing zirconia connector ferrules? In Part 1 of this series we noted that FOC offers 476 items in its family of lapping-film products. This...

Lapping film options, part 1

Choosing between PSA-backed and non-PSA-backed lapping film FOC currently offers 476 distinct products in its lapping-film category. The variations include type (material), particle size (grit), manufacturer, and options for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)...

Scratches and final film

When scratches appear after using the final film, this typically relates back to earlier operational steps. It’s important to isolate and correct problematic issues throughout the assembly process. At Fiber Optic Center, we developed the ÅngströmLap Final Polish...

When purchasing lapping film, need additional resources like a customer service or on-line documentation for our questions

QUESTION: When purchasing lapping film, we need some additional resources like a customer service line or on-line documentation for our questions. Do you have that? ANSWER: When purchasing manufacturing materials, oftentimes, you simply place...

The advantage of using coated flock pile pads

QUESTION: What is the advantage of using coated flock pile pads? ANSWER: CMP flock pile pads have gone from being a good idea – but problematic – to becoming an advanced process that offers repeatable, predictable results. In the early days of...

What are COATED flock pile pads and are there multiple choices for them?

QUESTION: What are COATED flock pile pads and are there multiple choices for them? ANSWER: Note that COATED flock pile pads have a chemical deposition on the fibers. The chemical choices for Ångström coated flock pile pads are: Aluminum oxide Cerium oxide...

Tricks to keep the polishing film from moving

QUESTION: Is there a trick to keep the polishing film from moving? ANSWER: When fiber optic cable assembly houses set up a new polishing machine and establish their polishing process, they often find that film slipping or coming off the pad is...

Keeping scratches to a minimum after using final film

QUESTION: How can we keep scratches to a minimum after using final film? ANSWER: We usually request a visual image of one or more scratches as well as geometry measurements of the connectors in order to answer this question. With this information, we...

ÅngströmLap polishing film and other brands

QUESTION: Does FOC have many customers using ÅngströmLap polishing film or are other brands more prevalent? ANSWER: Hundreds of fiber optic cable assembly facilities around the world use Fiber Optic Center’s ÅngströmLap polishing film, including multiple...

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FILM SOLUTIONS CENTER

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Looking for answers to your most pressing FILM questions?

Lapping film options, part 3 – MPO-type connectors

Lapping film options, part 2

Lapping film options, part 1

Scratches and final film

When purchasing lapping film, need additional resources like a customer service or on-line documentation for our questions

The advantage of using coated flock pile pads

What are COATED flock pile pads and are there multiple choices for them?

Tricks to keep the polishing film from moving

Keeping scratches to a minimum after using final film

ÅngströmLap polishing film and other brands

Lapping film options, part 3 – MPO-type connectors

Lapping film options, part 2

Lapping film options, part 1

Scratches and final film

3D printed objects – steps for sanding your 3D printing project

3D printed objects – wet-sanding offers more luster

When purchasing lapping film, need additional resources like a customer service or on-line documentation for our questions

The advantage of using coated flock pile pads

What are COATED flock pile pads and are there multiple choices for them?

Global Polishing/Lapping Film Market 2018-2028: Increased Adoption in Electronic Industry to Fuel Demand

Polishing Lapping Film Market Value Projected to Expand by 2025

Press Release: Fiber Optic Center announces ÅngströmLap Ultimas-Pro Final Polishing Lapping Film

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