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DOCUMENT NUMBER 39NPI-53E1-03OFL-12 SERIESOFL-126001OFL-127001MASS PRODUCTION POLISHERINSTRUCTION MANUALSeiko Instruments Inc.Components Sales Dep

1 - 1CHAPTER 1USER NOTESIn this chapter, important notes for users are given. Please read them carefullybefore using the OFL-12.1.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR U

1 - 21.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING POLISHING FLUIDPlease pay attention to the following when using the polishing fluid: If you get the polishing fluid on

2 - 1CHAPTER 2OVERVIEWIn this chapter, the parts of the OFL-12 basic machine and operational procedureare explained.In section 2.1, the names of the p

2 - 2 2.1 PARTS NOMENCLATUREThe parts of the OFL-12 basic machine are explained in this section. Figure 2-1shows the OFL-12 after the polishing disks

2 - 3 Power switchSwitches the power ON/OFF. ON button (green)When this button is pressed, the polishing disk begins to rotate. When the timelimit

2 - 411) Weight armProvides the correct polishing pressure to the ferrule tips. There are threesetting positions for the weight on each arm.12) Thrus

2 - 5Protection Cover Protection covers are provided with this machine to prevent operator fromtouching the moving parts. Open the covers with the k

2 - 62.2 OPERATIONAL PROCEDUREThe standard operating procedure for polishing the ferrules is shown below.The numbers on the right hand side of the dia

2 - 7(1) It is best to use only a small amount of adhesive on the tip of the ferrule. Iftoo much is used, sometimes it cannot be removed within the s

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DOCUMENT NUMBER 39NPI-53E1-03Seiko Instruments Inc.Components Sales Dept.1-8, Nakase, Mihama-kuChiba-shi, Chiba-ken, 261, JapanTelephone: 043-211-121

3 - 1CHAPTER 3POLISHING PREPARATIONIn this chapter, all the preparations prior to starting polishing are explained.3.1 POLISHING DISK PREPARATIONStep

3 - 2AirAirPolishing diskRubber diskPolishing filmColored label 3.2 POLISHING FILM PREPARATIONStep 1 Clean the rubber surface of thepolishing disk usi

3 - 3 3.3 THRUST (POLISHING PRESSURE) SETTINGThe polishing pressure (thrust) is set according to the polishing step and the numberof ferrules mounted

3 - 43.4 SETTING UP POLISHING TIMESETUP PANEL Remaining time displayDisplays remaining polishing timeduring polishing operation. Setup time displayD

4 - 1Holding jigClamping screwBall-end hex wrenchFerrule flangeFerruleV-groveCHAPTER 4POLISHING PROCEDUREWhen all of the polishing preparations have b

4 - 2CAUTIONMake sure that the ferrules donot move after clamping them inthe holding jig.Step 5 Separate the fibers into twobundles, one on each half

4 - 3(12) (10)(8) (6)1211109876543211098765432112345612345678: FerruleFigure 4-1 Balanced Ferrule ArrangementsFerrule mounting is complete.

4 - 4Adhesive removal padHolding jigAbrasive paper (for adhesive removal)Figure-8 motion4.2 REMOVING ADHESIVE (HAND POLISHING)Step 1 Clean the surface

4 - 5Polishing unitClamping knobWeightFibersFiber holder4.3 ADJUSTING FIBER HOLDERThis section describes how to adjust the height of the fiber holder.

4 - 6Notch in holding jigThrust pinRotation stop pinNotch in holding jigHolding jigRotation stop pinWeight arm leverWeight4.4 GRINDING (1ST POLISHING)

- ii -OFL-12 SERIES OFL-126001 OFL-127001 MASS PRODUCTION POLISHERINSTRUCTION MANUALDocument Number 39NPI-53E1-03First Edition March 1995Second Editio

4 - 7NOTEMake sure that the weight armlever goes to the full up position.If it does not, the correctpolishing pressure will not beapplied to the holdi

4 - 8Holding jigWaterFerrule tipSoft brushStep 10 The polishing will automaticallystop when the time set on thetimer is up. After the polishingis com

4 - 9Distorted linesStraight linesFerrulePolished surfaceFluorescent lightsStep 12 Clean the tips of the ferruleswith cleaning paper.Step 13 (Only af

4 - 104.5 FINISHING (3RD POLISHING)Step 1 Replace the polishing film forpolishing with the polishing filmfor finishing (white label), thenset the weig

4 - 11NOTEMake sure that the weight armlever goes to the full up position.If it does not, the correctpolishing pressure will not beapplied to the hold

4 - 12Holding jigWaterFerrule tipSoft brushNOTEWhen removing the holding jigfrom the polishing unit, lift theholding jig up so the ferrules donot touc

4 - 134.6 POLISHING CONDITION CHECKCheck the condition of the ferrule tips after polishing. If there was a deep scratchcaused in the fiber during the

4 - 14(3) Fiber Scratch or LargeScratch(4) Polishing Fluid RemainingFiber scratchLarge scratchPolishing fluidRepolish, doing the grinding,polishing,

5 - 1CHAPTER 5MAINTENANCEIn order that the machine functions correctly, the following maintenance operationsmust be carried out after completion of po

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- iii -PREFACEThis manual has been prepared to provide the information necessary to allow theuser to operate the OFL-12 Mass Production Polisher (here

6 - 1CHAPTER 6TROUBLESHOOTINGFigure 6-1 is a list of anticipated problems during machine operation along withitems to check. If a problem develops, r

6 - 2Refer tosection4.6Doesn’toperateIs the power cord plugged into a power outlet?Is the timer set to 0?Is the fuse blown? SpecklesLarge scratch E

A - 1APPENDIXSTANDARD POLISHING EFFICIENCY AND SPECIFICATIONSApplicable EC Directives & StandardsDirectives Title89/392/EEC Machinery89/336/EEC El

A - 2Operating environmental specifications :Operating temperature 10 to 40C (50 to 104F) (noncondensing)Relative humidity 15% to 85%Vibration ope

- iv -Before using the OFL-12, please make sure that all of the following items (shown infigure 0-1) are present.Table 0-1. Standard PartsNo.Part Part

- v -12) Polishing fluid (1 bottles)18) Power cord14) Setup stand13) Squeezable dropper bottle (2)15) Fuse (2)16) Soft brush17) Ball-end hex wrench11)

- vi -The available consumable items are listed in Table 0-2.Table 0-2 Consumable ItemsPart Part code Qty. RemarksPolishing film (adhesiveremoval)KJW1

- vii -TABLE OF CONTENTSSection PageCHAPTER 1 USER NOTES1.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE OFL-12.... 1-11.2

- viii -Section PageCHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTINGAPPENDIXSTANDARD POLISHING EFFICIENCY AND SPECIFICATIONS ..... A-1