CO2 Laser Fiber Cutter | Thorlabs

The LCM10 Laser Fiber Cutter is designed for cutting glass fibers in ferrules with a high degree of accuracy, ease of use, and versatility in manufacturing or research environments. It can cut through glass fibers emerging from ferrules as well as through epoxy beads at the ends of ferrules. The largest glass fiber that can be cut is Ø1.5 mm; there is no lower size limit. This fiber cutter is designed to replace the manual cleave, denubbing, and epoxy removal steps normally employed by patch cord manufacturers with one single, rapid process, thereby reducing user fatigue, operator training times, and scrap rates. The final polishing procedure can be executed in fewer steps than would be necessary with a manual cleave.

Description

Features & Benefits:

CO2 Laser Beam for Cutting Glass Fibers up to Ø1500 µm.
and Epoxy Beads up to Ø3 mm:
– Supported Connectors: FC/PC, SC, SMA, MT, and LC.
– Supported Ferrules: Ø1.25 mm and Ø2.5 mm.
Automatic Loading Dock and Adjustable Cut Height.
Touchscreen Controls Process and Offers Two Modes:
– Engineering Mode with Access to Cutting Parameters.
– Operator Mode with Reduced Access.
Laser Lockout Key and Discard Tray Interlock.
Easy-to-Access Discard Chamber with Off-Cut Bin.
Fume Extraction and Filtration.
USB Port for Downloading Files.
HDMI*-Compatible Video Output Port for Optional External Monitor.
Ethernet Port for Remote Diagnostics.
Optional Foot Switch.

Technical Specifications:

Laser Wavelength: 10.6 µm
Laser Output Power: 40 W (Max)
Power Stability: ±5%
Duty Cycle: 0 – 99%
Maximum Fiber Size: Ø1.5 mm
Supported Connector Types (One Mount for Each Included); FC/PC and SC, MT, SMA, LC
Included Cannula Stops: Ø1.25 mm Cannula Stop (For LC Connector Mount), Ø2.5 mm Cannula Stop (For FC/PC & SC Connector Mount).
Cut Height Repeatability: ±10 µm
Power Input: 90 – 264 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz, 8.2 A @ 115 VAC, 3.9 A @ 230 VAC.
Dimensions (L x W x H); 23.11″ x 18.25″ x 9.95″, (586.9 mm x 463.6 mm x 252.7 mm).
Weight: 46.8 lbs (21 kg).
Packaged Weight: 64.8 lbs (29 kg).

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