CLEAVE: Ask FOC

Is Laser Cleaving Suitable for Every Assembly Operation?

QUESTION: Is Laser cleaving suitable for every assembly operation?   ANSWER: The investment for cleaving systems is still significant and a semi-automated process might look attractive but the financial numbers need to reflect the improvements. An initial...
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Why Is the Phenix Fibersect Fiber Cleaving Device Referred to as an ‘Industry Standard’ in Some Places?

QUESTION: Why is The Phenix fibersect fiber cleaving device referred to as an ‘industry standard’ in some places?   ANSWER: Fiber Optic Center teams with quality-minded suppliers that offer cable assembly houses higher efficiencies, better quality,...
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For Fibersect, the Resulting Cut Roughly Equivalent To

  QUESTION:  For fibersect, what is the resulting cut roughly equivalent to?   ANSWER: When cleaving ferrule in preparation for polishing, it is irrelevant if the cleaved end-faces are smooth or rough texture from the resulting cut BUT, to answer...
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Actual Cut Distance That the Fibersect Can Achieve

QUESTION: What is the actual cut distance that the fibersect can achieve?   ANSWER: The actual cut distance that the fibersect can achieve is as close as 30-40um from the face of the ferrule.   ADDITIONAL CONTENT & RESOURCES: Category Resource:...
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Feedback From Actual Phenix Fibersect Customers on Their Real Experiences With This Cleaving Option?

QUESTION: Do you have feedback from actual Phenix fibersect customers on their real experiences with this cleaving option?   ANSWER:  Here’s what a few Phenix fibersect customers have confirmed: Customer A:  “The people on our assembly line...
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Phenix Fibersect MT Cleaver Saw Warranty and Replacements?

QUESTION:  I got the datasheet, quick start guide and video demo at focenter.com/phenix-fibersect-multi-2tm-mechanical-connector-cleaver-for-multi-fiber-connectors, thank you, but have these technical questions still on the Phenix Fibersect MT cleaver:  Is...
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