3M trizact diamond for fiber optics, 60-4400-7180-5 User Manual

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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
3M Center, Building 251-2E-04
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. 
3M
TM
Trizact
TM
Diamond Lapping Film 
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