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Feb. 11, 2025, 9:21 p.m.

Precision Polishing with KrellTech's NOVA™ Workholder for Photonic Components

At KrellTech, we’re excited to introduce our NOVA™ Workholder, a highly versatile solution designed for precision polishing and shapin...

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May 31, 2024, 8:21 p.m.

Advancements in Fiber Optic Connector Polishing: Traditional vs. Optically Aligned Fixtures

History To ensure compatibility between fiber optic connectors from different manufacturers, the Telcordia GR-326 standard was developed. This standard specifies connector ferrule endface geometries essential for cross-compatibility. The key criteria include apex offset, radius of curvature (ROC), and fiber height. About the Process ROC and fiber height are mainly process-oriented parameters. Apex offset is influenced by both the polish...

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April 25, 2024, 8:15 p.m.

Navigating the Future: Technical Challenges and Opportunities for Next-Generation Equipment

In the fast-evolving field ...

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Feb. 15, 2023, 10 a.m.

Optimizing Bare Fiber Polishing Performance: Special Processing Considerations

Fiber optic polishing is a crucial step in ensuring the quality of optical fiber connections. The endfaces of the fiber must be polished to precise and uniform geometries to achieve low loss and high reliability in fiber optic systems. In this article, we will explore the special processing considerations for bare fiber polishing and the significance of using the appropriate fiber adapter.The fiber adapter is an important component of the polishing process as it holds the fiber temp...

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Nov. 2, 2022, 7:39 p.m.

Polishing film and pads – choosing the right combination for your application

Dialing in a process for fiber optic polishing machines can be an intensive task, especially if your knowledge regarding polishing films is limited. There is no getting around it, polishing films are required for polishing. Being able to choose the right film to get optimal polish quality takes experience and extensive knowledge regarding polishing film types. The objective of this blog post will be to educate you on polishing films: the varieties and types, along w...

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