Q&A ROUNDUP

Scepter™ Fiber Optic Polisher

March 26, 2020, 5:12 p.m.
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How many connectors can I polish simultaneously?
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You can polish up to 12 connectors simultaneously.
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NOVA™ Workholder for PICs/Waveguides, Fiber Arrays, and Optical Chips

Aug. 8, 2025, 6:42 p.m.
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Does clamping force or rigidity play a role in preventing chipping of thin films on SiN?
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There are a number of variables that can contribute to chipping, especially proper clamping force. We also offer a pressure applicator that holds the chip against the waveguide mounting plate. https://krelltech.com/items/waveguide-pressure-applicator/. Also, diamond films tend to "cut" cleaner.
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NOVA Optical Polishing System

June 29, 2022, 9:41 p.m.
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PM fiber alignment: how well in angle can you set the stress axis? Another way, when I couple two fibers together what the cross coupling will be. Thanks
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Using our SV10 Surface Inspection Videoscope combined with our measurement software, PM stress member alignment repeatability is about +/-1 degree.
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SpecPro™ Connector Polisher

Aug. 7, 2020, 5:34 p.m.
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hello, is there a part number or SKU # for the SpecPro bare fiber/connector polisher for ordering purposes
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Yes. The part number for the SpecPro base polisher is "SP4L". Please note, this will require either a connector or bare fiber workholder fixture.
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Universal Connector Fixtures

March 31, 2022, 1:53 p.m.
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What is the drifference between a work holder and fixture?
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Both terms are used in the polisher industry to describe the same device that holds connectors, termini, adapters, etc., and engage with a base polishing machine.
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