Polishing Film
Cleaning a QSFP (+) or SFP (+)
The XMT fiber cleaning swabs from Sticklers™ are the industry’s best and least expensive MPO; QSFP+ connector cleaner. This is a short video of cleaning a Ball Lens. Play several times to locate the end of the swab at the lens w/ball. These large, flat, clean swabs are ideal for connectors with large,…
Read MoreSpecialty fiber / HOT Market(‘s)4U?
Understanding Specialty Fiber Generally, Specialty fibers are fibers that do NOT comply with single-mode and multimode communication fiber standards. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standards are widely adopted for single-mode. The US-based Telecommunications Industry Association’s Fiber Optics Tech Consortium (TIA FOTC) standards are widely adopted for multimode. Multi-Mode fiber specifications are standardized by the…
Read MoreStatistical Process Control: Focus on preventive action NOT corrective action (UPDATE)
These steps require process control during daily production to improve first-pass yield, efficiency, and costs. Knowing and trusting your process with each step provides ROI. Process Control and JIT-type delivery make it happen. Focus on preventive action, not corrective action. As you develop your fiber optic polishing process, I encourage you to implement a statistical…
Read MoreFiber Undercut / Protrusion / Tips!
Undercut and Protrusion Polishing Support Tip: Using material that is too aggressive for final polishing could lead to excessive undercut. The wrong final polish material could also cause excessive protrusion, leading to fiber chipping and cracking during the connector mating process. 100% Spec Requirements = Feature Protrusion Deformation Coplanarity Process Control Regardless of the connector…
Read MoreWinning Ways with a VOSB! (Bertotti, Frank VOSB certification currently inactive 2026)
VOSB Status ensures Priority Access to Opportunities (at least 3% of prime contract dollars annually) One of the biggest advantages of being identified as a Veteran Owned Small Business is the preference in contract bidding and the opportunity to network and find government agency opportunities. CFR#819.70 Connecting with the Federal Marketplacehttps Set-aside contracts are a…
Read MoreFilm: The fundamentals for a basic polishing process!
These steps require process control during daily production to improve first-pass yield, efficiency, and costs. Knowing and trusting your process with each step provides ROI. Process Control and JIT-type delivery make it happen. Focus on preventive action, not corrective action. As you develop your fiber optic polishing process, I encourage you to implement a statistical…
Read MoreAre YOU having difficulty achieving a polishing finish? Film Cost Rising too?
We offer a polishing film that is cost-effective and works. *We provide FREE evaluation sample Film when available for Polishing Process evaluation and confirmation. Lapping is the removal of material to produce a smooth, flat, unpolished surface. Lapping processes produce dimensionally accurate specimens to high tolerances generally less than 2.5 µm uniformity. The lapping plate…
Read MoreFiber Optic Polishing: Focus on preventive action NOT, corrective action
These steps require process control during daily production to improve first-pass yield, efficiency, and costs. Knowing and trusting your process with each step provides ROI. Process Control and JIT-type delivery make it happen. Statistical Process Control Focus on preventive action, not corrective action. As you develop your fiber optic polishing process, I encourage you to…
Read MoreLapping Film / Rising Prices / Help4u
We offer a polishing film that is cost-effective and works. *We provide FREE evaluation sample Film when available for Polishing Process evaluation and confirmation. Lapping is the removal of material to produce a smooth, flat, unpolished surface. Lapping processes are used to produce dimensionally accurate specimens to high tolerances generally less than 2.5 µm…
Read MoreLapping film needs “stiction” PSA to the rescue!
We have over 60 years of combined technical support experience with interferometry, film, fiber cleaners, scopes, and the polishing process. We work closely with our customers to develop and resolve process control issues. Our support includes application development samples or equipment when available. Additionally, We offer videos and “how-to” charts throughout the site. We have…
Read MoreTeam and Share with Fed Gov Marketplace
VOSB Status entitles Priority Access to Opportunities i.e. (at least 3% of prime contract dollars annually) Veteran-Owned Small Business a.k.a. VOSB Sole-source set-aside contracts Most contracts are competitive, but sometimes there are exceptions to this rule. Sole-source contracts are a kind of contract that can be issued without a competitive bidding process. This usually happens…
Read MoreSpecial Lapping Film Promo (50% +/-) PSA and non-PSA “volume helps!”
Considering PSA-backed film? The main factor is how the assembly manufacturer secures the lapping film to the polishing pad or plate. The goal is to avoid slippage and ensure the film is not slipping on the pad or plate instead of polishing the connector’s tip. Click on Request for Quote above MENU The bottom layer…
Read MoreWhy use Silicon Carbide film besides our unbeatable pricing?
Silicon Carbide is used for denibbing, epoxy removal, and coarse grinding fiber optic end faces. Tightly-graded silicon carbide particles are uniformly coated onto a polyester film backing. Wide use in a number of applications including Fiber Optics. We have over 60 years of combined experience with film and the polishing process. We work closely with…
Read MorePolishing Films “Escalating Prices” Help4u
We offer a polishing film that is cost-effective and works. *We provide FREE evaluation sample Film when available for Polishing Process evaluation and confirmation. Lapping is the removal of material to produce a smooth, flat, unpolished surface. Lapping processes produce dimensionally accurate specimens to high tolerances generally less than 2.5 µm uniformity. The lapping plate…
Read MoreAre Small scratches appearing with your Final Film? Try our Aluminum Oxide Final Lapping Film at unbeatable price points.
86 Series 86-series Final Polishing Films are produced by a precision coating of aluminum oxide on a polyester film. These products are used for the final step of polishing fiber optic connectors and will help you achieve a consistently superior surface finish. Our 86 Series is available in a range of grades from 10 nm…
Read MoreDoes your Lapping Film have Consistency with Lot-to-Lot repeatability and unbeatable price points?
We have over 60 years of combined experience with film and the polishing process. I understand statistical process control and just-in-time deliveries (JIT). I understand the Production line too. We work closely with our customers to develop and resolve process control issues. Possible solution: use Diamond for coarse grinding and refining. Call, Email or Chat…
Read MoreLapping Film with consistency at unbeatable pricing?
A precision polyester base coated with minerals such as diamonds, aluminum oxide, silicon oxide, silicon carbide, and/or cerium oxide originally used to process and polish optical fiber connectors to ensure efficient light and signal transmission. *Lapping Film up to (50%+/-) discount w/strong repeat volume *Special EOY Promotion A lapping film must have the highest…
Read MoreWhat is a VOSB? How can a Veteran Owned Small Business help My Company?
To qualify for a VOSB certification, you first have to prove your veteran status with the Department of Defense Form 214 (DD214), which is received when you are honorably retired, separated, or discharged from the military. You must also directly own at least 51% of your business and manage it strategically and in day-to-day operations. …
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