Fiber Optic Polishing Machines Fixtures

Fixtures have precision-machined ferrule bores, which are essential for maintaining consistent endface geometries. Over time of repeated insertion and removal of connectors to the fixture, the hole bore (or any latching features in the plate to hold the connector during polishing) will gradually wear out and need replacement. Machine polishing fixtures will wear with use, but generally should be expected to last ~5 years in moderate-volume manufacturing before needing replacement. Manual polishing "pucks" will wear much faster, and need more frequent replacement.