Micro Grinding Technique of Mutilcore Fiber Endface Using 3D Flock-Structured Film

Abstract:

In order to control the 1~2-um protrusion height of mutilcore (MT) fiber endface in optic connectors, a micro grinding approach was developed using a 3D flock-structured film. The objective is to replace traditional lapping with loose-abrasive slurry. Experimental result shows that to achieve its height requirement and good quality, this approach requires 5-steps grinding processes with normal coated lapping film and three-dimensional coated flock lapping film. It is found that using 3-um-size silicon carbide flock lapping film, the grinding time and the pressure are the key factors to control he 1~2-um protrusion height of fiber endface. Moreover, the endface protrusion height of 1-um and larger can be achieved through the optimization of micro-grinding conditions.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 426)
• Pages: 243-246
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.426.243
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: L.B. Zheng, Jin Xie, Tee Koon Na, H.F. Xie
• Keywords: Fiber Height, Flock Lapping Film, Grinding, Lapping, MT Fiber Optic Connector, Thermoset

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