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Overview

At Lumentum, our global supply chain is the backbone of our ability to deliver advanced photonics technologies that power today’s most connected and data-driven world. From 3D sensing to optical communications and industrial lasers, our products rely on a global ecosystem of suppliers, logistics partners, and manufacturing facilities that operate with precision, agility, and a shared commitment to quality.

Supplier Diversity

We are committed to fostering a diverse and

Supplier Diversity

We are committed to fostering a diverse and

Silicon Carbide Lapping Film Product Matrix

As a more aggressive material effective for rough grinding, Silicon Carbide Lapping Film is often recommended over aluminum oxide for the first step of the fiber optic polishing process, which involves epoxy and glass fiber removal. It is effective on both single-fiber ceramic ferrules and MT ferrules but is not commonly used for final polishing steps.

Fiber Optic Center offers both ÅngströmLap® and 3M™ silicon carbide films, listed below for easy comparison based on technical specifications to help you choose the right film for your polishing equipment and application.

Products to Operate Like Connector Assembly Template but with Custom Headers

Tooling

Epoxy

Curing

Crimp

Fiber Cleaving

Polishing

Film

End Face Geometry Testing

Visual Inspection

Optical Testing

Cleaning

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