by FOC Technical Experts | Oct 4, 2018 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: Do you have guidance for developing a fiber optic polishing process? ANSWER: While there are many details to consider when developing a fiber optic polishing process, it comes down to 5 basic steps: Step 1. Define your objectives, especially...
by FOC Technical Experts | Aug 21, 2018 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: Are there different geometry parameter measurements for PC ferrules and APC ferrules? ANSWER: With PC ferrules, we commonly measure three geometry parameters: Radius, Apex Offset, and Fiber Height. With APC ferrules, we measure...
by FOC Technical Experts | Aug 16, 2018 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: Where does the contamination come from in the normal polishing process? ANSWER: Contamination is primarily a natural result of the normal polishing process. Ferrules are polished on abrasive films or flock-pile pads impregnated...
by FOC Technical Experts | May 31, 2018 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: For cleaning of polishing fixtures, is an ultrasonic bath or other solutions recommended? ANSWER: Ultrasonic cleaners are a bath into which the object to be cleaned is submerged. The bath is usually of distilled water, which can be...
by FOC Technical Experts | May 4, 2018 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: What kind of cleaning and maintenance is required for fiber optic polishing equipment? ANSWER: The Preventive Maintenance program for polishing fixtures should include periodic ultrasonic cleaning. This is true for any fiber optic polishing fixtures,...
by FOC Technical Experts | Jun 9, 2017 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: I am having issues on MT polishing. I am getting “Y” radius less than 100. Can you advise which step should I reduce time or pressure? ANSWER: Customer had a need to increase y-axis radius on MT’s (making the surface “flatter”), was having...
by FOC Technical Experts | Dec 15, 2016 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: Do we need buy the new pucks for the new Domaille APM-HDC-5300 Programmable Polishing Machine? Can the old pucks be used with the new equipment? ANSWER: The short answer is, yes, old pucks can be used with the new Domaille APM-HDC-5300...
by FOC Technical Experts | Dec 6, 2015 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: Is Domaille APM-HDC-5300 the only polisher for MTP/MPO? I know normal polishing machines for patch cords and Domaille is one of the more expensive when we compare to others. I understood that Domaille’s technology is very good but I just wondered if...
by FOC Technical Experts | Jul 21, 2015 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: How can I tell I have over-polished a connector? ANSWER: Primarily, the indicator of over polished connectors is poor repeat ability in measurements of the return loss and insertion loss. For the majority of “spring loaded ferrule connectors” e.g.;...
by FOC Technical Experts | Jun 30, 2015 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: We have an 8º MT polishing fixture and are getting polished angled less than 7.9º. Is there a problem with the polishing plate? ANSWER: Assuming you are using high quality polishing equipment, it is most likely NOT an issue with the fixture. The...
by FOC Technical Experts | Jun 29, 2015 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: We are polishing some 12 fiber MT ferrules and found that the edge fibers (1, 2, 11 and 12) are on the lower end. Is this normal? ANSWER: While an infinite or perfectly flat radius across all fibers is the goal, it’s next to impossible to achieve...
by FOC Technical Experts | Jun 19, 2015 | POLISH: Ask FOC
QUESTION: How long should it take to polish a plate of 48 LC start to finish? ANSWER: The short answer is around 15-20 minutes including loading and unloading. The actual polish time usually doesn’t change as the quantity of connectors being polished...
