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    MPO-Type Connectors - MT ferrules require different polishing procedures
    Choosing between PSA-backed and non-PSA-backed lapping film
    Do You Want Consistent Polishing Processes? Let’s Start with the Polishing Film
    Choosing the right film to polish zirconia ferrules
    Why Do Scratches Appear After Using the Final Film?
    Why use ÅngströmLap Lapping Film Over Other Manufacturers?
    Does Your Lapping Film Supplier Do All It Can to Protect the Environment?
    Do You Want Consistent Polishing Processes? Let’s Start With the Polishing Film

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    Choose Your Lapping Film Wisely

    Lapping film choices are critical in the polishing step as the quality of the film is directly related to the quality of the results.

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    Consistency

    Quality film with the highest lot to lot consistency keeps production accurate over time. Without a consistent lapping film polishing results and production costs cannot be controlled.
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    Critical Geometry Parameters

    Poor film quality will lead to uncontrolled geometry results and increased rework. Radius, Apex Offset, and Fiber Height are all generated and controlled during polishing. Achieving consistent results that meet the demanding technical specifications for single mode systems requires the optimization of many factors throughout the termination and testing process.
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    Reducing Cost

    Reducing film cost and increasing capacity is critical to producing the highest quality jumpers at the most effective cost. Film choice is key to less rework equaling cost reduction. Lapping film that only lasts a few cycles before it needs to be thrown away can also lead to a much higher per termination cost than a film that lasts up to 10, 20 or 30 cycles.
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    Fiber Optic Center features products to highlight attributes that deliver value to end-users and differentiate a product in the market. Selection is based on but not exclusive to design, quality, functionality, and experience.

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    ULTIMAS-U NEW FINAL POLISH LAPPING FILM 5″ - ÅNGSTRÖMLAP

    ÅngströmLap ULTIMAS Final Polish Lapping Film gives excellent technical results with high yields using only water. This means less time spent cleaning and no need for expensive solutions. Features: No messy solutions, Consistent & repeatable results, High Yields...

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    ULTIMAS-P NEW FINAL POLISH LAPPING FILM 5" - ANGSTROMLAP

    The 5" is the standard size for the Domaille APM-HDC-xxxx Series, Seikoh Giken SFP-5XX Series and Ultra Tec UT-8812 or UT-8808 polishing machines, as well as others.

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