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SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual 296-1, Matushidai, Matsudo-Shi, Chiba 270-2214 Japan TEL: +81-47-388-6111 FAX: +81-47-388-4477...
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SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) INTRODUCTION This manual covers polishing conditions and procedures with SFP-550 Polishing Machine. The polishing conditions in this manual are standard and recommendable for the polishing applicable to our optical Zirconia ferrule. Polishing conditions need to be changed applying to each connector type, ferrule shape and material.
SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) ---------------------------Table of Contents--------------------------- §1 Introduction of IPC Holder §2 Instruction of Polishing Film / Pad Standard IPC Holder Process §3 D 2.5mm Pre-radius Ferrule, HPC Convex Polishing §4 D 1.25mm Ferrule, HPC Convex Polishing §5...
SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) §1 Introduction of IPC Holder Please make sure that Zr ferrule does not have any epoxy or debris on side face. These epoxy or debris may affect polishing performance because of changing spring pressure from IPC (Independent Pressure Control) system.
SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) §2 Instruction of Polishing Film / Pad 2-1) Rubber pad (PR5X-500-**) To avoid pealing problem during polishing, please follow the instruction below when you attach polishing film to rubber pad. 1) Place rubber pad on flat & solid object such as glass plate (Pic. 3).
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SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) 2-2) Sponge pad (PS5X-500-00) Sponge pad is necessary for adhesive removal step to reduce the grinding pressure to avoid a fiber crack problem. We recommend using “repositionable spray glue” to attach polishing film to the sponge pad.
SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) §7 Instruction of Mega-axis IPC Holder Please make sure that Zr ferrule does not have any epoxy or debris on side face. These epoxy or debris may affect polishing performance because of changing spring pressure from IPC (Independent Pressure Control) system.
SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) §9 D 1.25mm Ferrule, HPC Convex Polishing Polishing Holder (Mega-axis IPC Holder): PH55-PL-40N (LC Plug) PH55-PM-40N (MU Plug) PH55-FLM-40N (LC / MU Ferrule) * *Note: For LC ferrule polishing, please insert 4pcs of 0.6mm spacers between the holder plate and the spring plate.
SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) §11 LC Plug APC Polishing (w/o Tuning) Polishing Holder (Mega-axis IPC Holder): PH55-PL8A-40N (LC/APC Plug) APC POLISHING CONDITION POLISHING POLISHING POLISHING POLISHING PROCESS POLISHING PAD FILM PRESSURE LIQUID TIME (min) (service life) ADHESIVE...
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SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) §12 Service Life of Polishing Films Service Life Diameter Polishing Polishing Films Application (Usable of polishing Material times) particles Adhesive Removal, Large GA5D Rough Polishing │ │ Adhesive Removal, │ GC5D S i C First Polishing │...
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SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) §13 Polishing Process Polishing process is depending on each ferrule shape, material, and connector type. Polish ferrules by an appropriate polishing condition described in the former sections. The following Polishing Process is regarding to general ferrule polishing using SFP-550S 13.1 Ferrule Mounting Check...
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SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) 13.2 Adhesive Removal Process Use of sponge pad in adhesive removal step helps reducing fiber crack and damages in polishing film. Adhesive removal process shall be done until adhesive is completely removed. If there is adhesive left on ferrule endface, it might lead to polishing film breakage or affect to polished endface geometry.
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SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) 13.3 Cleaning of Polishing Holder Polishing particles stuck to the polishing holder at the former polishing step may be a cause for the damage of a polishing film and scratches of the ferrule tip at the latter polishing step.
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SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3) 13.5 Re-polishing The ferrule needs to be re-polished if it has a scratch or crack of the fiber after polishing. For any polishing condition, the re-polishing follows the same steps starting from the step after adhesive removal. If the polishing result is still not in good condition, change the polishing film because of its exhaustion.
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November 11, 2009 SFP-550 Polishing Process Manual FP-PM55 (Rev. 6.3)
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