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Controlling Apex and Angle on conical ferrules is much more difficult than with step ferrules

Controlling Apex and Angle on conical ferrules is much more difficult than with step ferrules, namely because we need to control the “depth of cut” – the amount of ferrule material we remove during the polishing process. This means we must ensure the polishing...

Polishing FAQs and what we do not recommend

Polishing information and what we do not recommend Can you polish successful dry – with no lubricant? Some fiber optic cable assembly houses do, but I do not recommend this. Certain fiber optic applications require continuous flow of water: one or two drops a...

The importance of etching in Chemical Mechanical Planarization of MT ferrules

QUESTION: Why is etching important in Chemical Mechanical Planarization of MT ferrules? ANSWER: The MT plastic material requires fibers to protrude between 1 to 3.5 microns in height. The only way to achieve this is to etch away the...

Domaille 5300 Polishing Machine Video Released

New Bedford, MA, USA, August 10, 2019– Fiber Optic Center, Inc., (FOC), an international leading distributor specializing in helping their customers make the best cable assemblies in the world, announces a new Domaille Programmable Polishing Machine w/Automated...

If you use too much water and flood the platen

If you use too much water and flood the platen If too much water is applied, you’ll risk overflow and flooding the platen. Liquid can seep underneath the rubber (or glass) pad and start slipping, and that’s a risk you want to avoid at all costs. Thankfully,...

Proper maintenance of polishing fixtures is absolutely essential

Polishing fixtures for optical fiber polishing machines are built with high-precision machining equipment. Fixtures made of steel and aluminum can flex and warp over time, which will negatively impact your polishing process and product quality. On the other hand,...

Domaille 5300 Programmable Polishing Machine Demo Video

Domaille Engineering High Volume PC-Based Programmable Polishing Machine w/Automated Process Control, 8″ Platen and Standard Accessories Including Drip Tray (PM12065F) and Locking Collar (PM22097). High Volume Splash Guard must be purchased separately (PM12068F).

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FOCTV provides the most innovative, high quality solutions with the best technical information within the photonics and nanotechnology world.

FOCTV was developed to provide solutions for customers’ challenges and information on the highest quality fiber-optic equipment, supplies and entire fiber-optic cable assembly process.

Domaille Optisaber MT Laser Cleaver - July 11, 2019
Dimension Technology Programmable Fiber Polarity Tester - July 11, 2019
Domaille C0-6500 Universal Cure Oven - June 26, 2019
Domaille 5300 Programmable Polishing Machine Demo Video - June 26, 2019
Domaille 3200 Inspection Microscope - June 26, 2019
Domaille OptiSpec® DE2600 microscope - June 24, 2019
Domaille 500 Compact Polishing Machine Demo Video - June 24, 2019

Domaille 500 Compact Polishing Machine Demo Video

Watch a demonstration of the Domaille 500 Compact Polishing Machine.

About the Author
Latest Posts

About FOCTV

Not all video is created equal.

FOCTV provides the most innovative, high quality solutions with the best technical information within the photonics and nanotechnology world.

FOCTV was developed to provide solutions for customers’ challenges and information on the highest quality fiber-optic equipment, supplies and entire fiber-optic cable assembly process.

Domaille Optisaber MT Laser Cleaver - July 11, 2019
Dimension Technology Programmable Fiber Polarity Tester - July 11, 2019
Domaille C0-6500 Universal Cure Oven - June 26, 2019
Domaille 5300 Programmable Polishing Machine Demo Video - June 26, 2019
Domaille 3200 Inspection Microscope - June 26, 2019
Domaille OptiSpec® DE2600 microscope - June 24, 2019
Domaille 500 Compact Polishing Machine Demo Video - June 24, 2019

Why isn’t there one standard polishing process?

QUESTION: Why isn’t there one standard polishing process? ANSWER: Here’s a key reason why we don’t have one standard polishing process: Singlefiber and multifiber ferrules are composed of different materials and have different shapes, diameters, hardness,...

Amount of water that should be used when polishing

QUESTION: How much water should we use when polishing? 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 an issue. To provide...

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