Polishing films for fibre optic terminations
Tech Optics offers a comprehensive range of 3M abrasives for polishing fibre 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 3mm films.
We offer, below, advice on processes 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 3M863XW and 3M865X finishing films produce Ultra PC finishes on spherical polish connectors.
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3M™ Lapping Film Aluminum Oxide
Tightly graded aluminum oxide minerals slurry coated onto a polyester film backing.
- Available with or without PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive).
- Produces excellent surface finish
- Reduces overall process time
- Produces high yields
- Non-slurry processing
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3M™ Lapping Film Silicon Carbide
Tightly graded silicon carbide minerals slurry coated onto a polyester film backing.
- Available with or without PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive).
- Produces excellent surface finish
- Reduces overall process time
- Produces high yields
- Non-slurry processing
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3M™ Diamond Lapping Film 661X
- The standard of 3M's premium diamond abrasive films.
- 3 mil polyester backing.
- Available in 0.1 - 30 micron grades.
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3M™ Diamond Lapping Film 662XW
- A higher diamond concentration and a stronger resin bond give this product added durability and increased cut rate over our standard diamond lapping film.
- Available in discs of 0.5 - 9 micron grades.
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3M™ Final Polishing Film 863XW
The 3M863XW provides the final step in a complete line of 3M polishing products.
- Made from precisely graded particles,
- Precision coated on a high strength polyester film backing,
- Meets Telcordia Standards GR-326
- Provides back reflection of <-55dB (Ultra PC Polish)
- Has a high first pass yield, minimising re-work.
- Eliminates slurries and messy clean up,
- Provides consistent results and improved throughput,
- Reduced cost of equipment maintenance,
- Available in discs, sheets and rolls,
- Has a high mineral content making it more aggressive for faster polishing,
- Designed for use on machines that run at lower speeds and lower pressures,
- Compatible with IPC (Individual Pressure Control) fixtures allowing connectors to float independently with lower machine pressure,
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3M™ Final Polishing Film 865X
- Long life
- Clean end faces
- Minimal cleaning
- Eliminates messy slurries
- Produces superior surface finish
- Reduces overall process time
- Produces high connector yields
- Used on all polishing machines
- Consistent fiber heights
- Easy to identify working side
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