Q&A ROUNDUP

Polishing Films for Precision Optical & Photonic Processing

Jan. 7, 2021, 11:37 a.m.
Q
I am looking to polish a 220 um MM fiber. I want it to have a surface roughness of less than 0.05 um. I have a KrellTech Trig Bare Fiber Polisher. What polishing film do you recommend?
A
We suggest trying 0.02um silicon dioxide polishing film. A quote will be sent directly to you.
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Radian™ Bare Fiber Polisher

June 8, 2022, 12:55 p.m.
Q
What is the smallest diameter fibre the Radian Machine is capable of polishing?
A
Radian supports a fiber outer diameter range from 80um to >3mm.
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Industry Standard and Custom Polishing Fixtures

Jan. 3, 2020, 6:21 p.m.
Q
Can a custom fixture be manufactured for the attached specialized connector? If so, which Krell polishing machine can be used?
A
Yes. Either NOVA, Scepter or SpecPro base polishers can be used. Please contact forward technical drawings to sales@krelltech.com for review by our engineering group.
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FLex PIC & Waveguide Polisher

Sept. 21, 2020, 11:31 p.m.
Q
Hello, We are interesting in a polisher but would like to run DI water while polishing. Is this OK to use water with these polishers?
A
Depending upon the particular application, an individual polishing step may be processed either dry or with water. Water tends to provide better surface finish when used on the final step. Just a couple light sprays of water on the film is sufficient.
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High Capacity UPC Connector Workholders

June 16, 2020, 9:03 p.m.
Q
Can this high capacity polishing fixture be used with the Scepter X2 polishing machine?
A
Yes. This Krell polishing fixture can be used with either the standard Scepter connector polisher, or the Scepter X2 polishing machine. See attached data sheet,
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