3M polishing film for mt connectors, 60-4400-7179-7 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Building 21-1W-10
900 Bush Avenue
Saint Paul MN 55144-1000
1-800-251-8634 phone
651-778-4244 fax
www.3m.com/electronics
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Issued: 11/05
5097(HB)
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For technical assistance call the Fiber Optics Applications Development Lab Toll-free, 1-866-866-0922
Suggested Process for Polishing MT Fiber Optic Connectors
3M Technical Service Engineers recommend using the following sequences for polishing MT
fiber optic connectors. These sequences provide typical starting points. Your actual process may
vary depending on your polishing equipment and finish requirements.
fiber optic connectors. These sequences provide typical starting points. Your actual process may
vary depending on your polishing equipment and finish requirements.
3M
TM
Polishing Film
Prod.
Micron
I.D.
Mineral
Grade
Color
298X
aluminum oxide
0.5
pink
298X
aluminum oxide
1
green
498X
silicon carbide
3
gray
598X
cerium oxide
0.5
peach
Thermoset MT (singlemode)
Micron
Product
Step
Grade Mineral
I.D.
Description
Color
Remove Epoxy
15
Silicon Carbide
468X
3M
TM
Lapping Film
gray
Step 2
3
Silicon Carbide
468XW
3M
TM
Lapping Film
gray
Step 3
3
Silicon Carbide
498X
3M
TM
Polishing Film
gray
Repeat Step 3 with fresh abrasive for increased protrusion
Step 4
1
Aluminum Oxide
298X
3M
TM
Polishing Film
green
Step 5
0.5
Cerium Oxide
598X
3M
TM
Polishing Film
peach
Thermoset MT (singlemode or multimode)
Micron
Product
Step
Grade Mineral
I.D.
Description
Color
Remove Epoxy
15
Silicon Carbide
468X
3M
TM
Lapping Film
gray
Step 2
3
Silicon Carbide
468XW
3M
TM
Lapping Film
gray
Step 3
1
Aluminum Oxide
298X
3M
TM
Polishing Film
green
Step 4
0.5
Cerium Oxide
598X
3M™ Polishing Film
peach
Thermoplastic MT (singlemode or multimode)
Micron
Product
Step
Grade Mineral
I.D.
Description
Color
Remove Epoxy*
15
Silicon Carbide
468X
3M
TM
Lapping Film
gray
Step 2 (cut angle)
15
Silicon Carbide
468X
3M
TM
Lapping Film
gray
Step 3
3
Silicon Carbide
468XW
3M
TM
Lapping Film
gray
Step 4
3
Silicon Carbide
498X
3M
TM
Polishing Film
gray
Repeat Step 4 with fresh abrasive for increased protrusion
Step 5
1
Aluminum Oxide
298X
3M
TM
Polishing Film
green
Step 6
0.5
Cerium Oxide
598X
3M
TM
Polishing Film
peach
*Remove epoxy in flat fixture
For multimode, add or replace last step with 863X or 863XW Final Polish Film for 5 seconds.
All products listed above are available without PSA.
All products listed above are available without PSA.
Thermoset Angled MT