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Suggested Process for Polishing Ceramic UPC Connectors
with 3M
TM
Trizact
TM
Diamond Lapping Film.
3M Technical Service Engineers recommend using the following sequences
for polishing ceramic UPC fiber optic connectors. These sequences
provide typical starting points. Your actual process may vary depending
on your polishing equipment and finish requirements.
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Superabrasives and Microfinishing Systems Division
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St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
651-737-1783
superabrasives@mmm.com
Option 1
Micron Product
Step Grade Mineral I.D. Description Color
Remove Epoxy 3 Silicon Carbide 463X 3M
TM
Lapping Film gray
Level Connector 0.5 Diamond 661XA 3M
TM
Trizact
TM
Diamond gray
Lapping Film
Finish — Final Polish 863X 3M
TM
Lapping Film white
Use deionized water as a lubricant.
Option 2
Micron Product
Step Grade Mineral I.D. Description Color
Remove Epoxy 5 Silicon Carbide 461X 3M
TM
Lapping Film gray
Level Connector 2 Diamond 661XA 3M
TM
Trizact
TM
gray
Diamond Lapping Film
Finish — Final Polish 863X 3M
TM
Lapping Film white
Use deionized water as a lubricant.
Let us help you optimize your fiber optic finishing operation. Contact the
3M Fiber Optic Applications Development Laboratory at 1-866-866-0922.
For a Distributor in your area, call 1-800-742-9546.
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TM
Trizact
TM
Diamond Lapping Film
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