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Glass Ferrule (2.5mm) - Non-Diamond Sequence
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Connector Type: Glass Ferrule (2.5mm)
Polishing Machine: All (Non-Diamond Polishing Sequence)
3M Technical Service Engineers recommend using the following sequences for polishing Glass Ferrule connectors using all polishing machines. These sequences provide typical starting points. Your actual process may vary depending on your polishing equipment and requirements.
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Recommended Sequence
| 3M™ Lapping Film |
| Step |
Micron Grade |
Color |
Mineral |
Product I.D.* |
| Denub |
9 |
Gray |
Silicon Carbide |
461X |
Step 1
Remove Epoxy |
5 |
Gray |
Silicon Carbide |
461X |
| Step 2 |
3 |
Gray |
Silicon Carbide |
463X |
| Step 3 |
1.5 |
White |
Cerium Oxide |
562X |
* All abrasive discs are available with PSA (self-adhesive) backing.
| Troubleshooting |
| Problem |
Possible Solution |
| Edge chipping |
1. Decrease speed.
2. Use a finer grade of abrasive. |
Polishing Tips:
- Use deionized water as a lubricant.
- Adjust machine pressure to accommodate for the number of connectors in your fixture.
- If you have questions, call the 3M Fiber Optics Development Laboratory at 1-866-866-0922.
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