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  QUESTION: We have an 8º MT polishing fixture and are getting polished angled less than 7.9º. Is there a problem with the polishing plate?   ANSWER: Assuming you are using high quality polishing equipment, it is most likely NOT an issue with the...

Question: Are samples available?   Answer: Samples or demos are available for most of our products.   Answered by AskFOC Technical Team June 30, 2015   Have a technical question for Fiber Optic Center? Please email your question to...

QUESTION: What is Optical Return Loss and what is an allowable amount?   ANSWER: Optical return loss is the amount of light reflected back toward the source from a interconnect point. Excessive return loss can disrupt the source and degrade overall...

QUESTION: My epoxy is past expiration. Can I use it?   ANSWER: Once the epoxy is past expiration, FOC does not recommend using it without testing the material. You can cure it and if it sets as expected, it can be used. However, the hard part will be...

QUESTION: What info is needed to determine the correct epoxy for an application?   ANSWER: Here is a list of questions we will need answered: Can you tell me something about your application? What substrates are to be bonded? What is the main...

QUESTION: Can I place an order online?   ANSWER: At this time you cannot place an order online. We are working on a system where some simple items will be available to purchase online. We prefer to fully engage with the customer to find a total...

QUESTION: When can I expect to receive a pricing quote?   ANSWER: Pricing quotes for standard items should be available within a couple hours from submitting the request (within the working day). Of course, complex quotes for a complete manufacturing line or...

QUESTION: Why can’t I see pricing online?   ANSWER: At this time you cannot get pricing online. We are working on a system where some simple items will have pricing and be available to purchase online. We prefer to fully engage with the customer to find a...

QUESTION: Why does my epoxy have crystals in it?   ANSWER: Crystallization of liquid epoxy is a known phenomenon that frequently surprises users who are not very familiar with epoxies. Crystallization may look like crystals, snowflakes, cloudiness, fog,...

QUESTION: How long should it take to polish a plate of 48 LC start to finish?   ANSWER: The short answer is around 15-20 minutes including loading and unloading.  The actual polish time usually doesn’t change as the quantity of connectors being...