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<P><CENTER><FONT COLOR="#0000ff" SIZE="+3">Abrasives for Fiber
Optic Polishing</FONT><FONT COLOR="#8080c0" SIZE="+3"><BR>
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<P><CENTER><A HREF="#lappingfilms">Polishing Films</A> | <A HREF="#anchor107430">Finishing
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      <I><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE="+2">New</FONT><B><FONT COLOR="#000000"
       SIZE="+2"> 865X Finishing Film</FONT></B></I><FONT COLOR="#000000"><BR>
      Tech Optics is now stocking the new final polishing film from
      3M. The 3M Lapping Film </FONT><A HREF="865X.html">865X</A><FONT
       COLOR="#000000"> provides an alternative to the </FONT><A HREF="863XW.html">863XW</A><FONT
       COLOR="#000000"> final polishing film. The 865X is a 0.2</FONT>&micro;m<FONT COLOR="#000000"> </FONT>
 Silicon Dioxide product available in both 4.25 inch and 5 inch diameter discs.</TD> 
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      <P><FONT COLOR="#000000">Tech Optics offers a comprehensive range
      of 3M abrasives for polishing fiber optic terminations. These
      abrasive films are available in sheet or disc sizes. Polishing
      films are precise alternatives to messy slurries that require
      time-intensive cleanup. These films contain proprietary high
      performance silica and resins coated on 3 mil films.</FONT></P>

      <P><FONT COLOR="#000000">We offer, below, advice on </FONT><A
      HREF="polishing_processes.html">processes</A><FONT COLOR="#000000"> for
      a number of the commonly used polishing machines. While neither
      Tech Optics nor 3M offer any guarantee or accept any liability
      for these processes, you will find that using 3M polishing films
      and following the guidelines you will achieve a process that
      will only require small adjustments to obtain the result you
      require. The </FONT><A HREF="863XW.html">3M863XW</A> and <A 
      HREF="865X.html">3M865X</A> <A HREF="#anchor112683">finishing
      films</A><FONT COLOR="#000000"> produce Ultra PC finishes on
      spherical polish connectors.</FONT></TD> 
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    <P><I><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE="+2">Polishing Film Product
    Range (by mineral):</FONT></I><BR>

    <FONT COLOR="#000000">3M lapping films deliver consistent
    results, reducing the need for costly rework. And they easily
    produce optimal fibre height and outstanding visual quality,
    helping finished connectors meet Telecordia standards.</FONT></TD>
     
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    Lapping Film - Aluminium Oxide</A><BR>
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    Lapping Film - Silicone Carbide</A></TD> 
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    Diamond Lapping Film 662XW Type H*</A><BR>
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    Diamond Lapping Film 661X</A></TD>
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    <P><CENTER>Lapping films with a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA)
    backing are available for each polishing film.<BR>
    Go to the product page to view the full selection. <BR>
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    <FONT SIZE="-1">*Type H diamond = Harder resin and hence more
    durable film.</FONT></CENTER></TD>
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    <P>&nbsp;<I><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE="+2">Finishing Films</FONT></I><A
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    <FONT COLOR="#000000">3M Lapping Film final polish products are
    part of a complete line up of lapping films designed for fibre
    optic connector polishing.</FONT></P>

    <P><FONT COLOR="#000000">3M final polish products give you a
    new dimension of consistency and control for polishing ceramic
    fiber optic connectors. These advanced polishing films are engineered
    to last longer, for higher yields, less rework and lower costs
    per part.</FONT></P>

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<P>&nbsp;<I><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE="+2">Machine Polishing Processes</FONT></I></A><BR>
<A HREF="polishing_processes.html">Click here</A>
 to view advice on processes for a number of the commonly used polishing machines.

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