Of the four abrasive materials you offer (silicon carbide, aluminium oxide, silicon dioxide, cerium oxide), which material do you recommend for polishing 125um diameter optical fibre (PANDA PM and SM)?

The suggested film types will be dependent upon whether the fiber is being polished bare, or if connectorized. Silicon carbide and aluminum oxide are typically used for bare fibers. Connectorized fiber uses silicon carbide, diamond and silicon dioxide. Please advise your required film diameter.

Can this recover damaged connectors to Telcordia specifications?

Proton's actively aligned workholders are designed to achieve Telcordia geometries on ferrule endfaces.

Can this polisher be used in a lab?

Yes. We offer a stand for benchtop/table operation.

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

Using our SV10 Surface Inspection Videoscope combined with our measurement software, PM stress member alignment repeatability is about +/-1 degree.

Can this unit also polish FC connectors?

Accessories are available to convert the fixture to support FC connectors.