Optics Applications - Form Measurement of Fibre Optic Connectors

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Form Measurement of Fibre Optic Connectors

Overview
V-Groove Fibre Optics Connectors are manufactured in a range of materials, including Zerodur®. Such materials need to be machined from solid blanks, using Ultra High Precision Milling.

The components feature V-Groove cross-sectional form, which needs to be controlled to sub-micron levels in order to ensure correct fibre alignment, thus minimising transmission losses. Surface Micro-Roughness is also an important process control parameter, with nanometric levels of surface finish required.

Taylor Hobson’s Form Talysurf Aspheric Measurement Systems, with custom dimensional analysis included within Ultra Contour software, offer
the ideal measurement solution for V-Groove Connectors. Detailed in the Talysurf links below.

Form Talysurf PGI Aspheric Measurement Systems
Unique contact measurement technology delivers world-leading levels of accuracy for Form & Surface Finish. 1/10λ Form Accuracy, 1/25λ Form Repeatability, 1nm RMS Surface Finish Measurement Capability.

Ultra 2D Surface Finish Analysis Software
Analyses length, angle, radius via direct comparison with component drawing data. Customised automatic routine allows assessment of pitch, angle and other critical
V-Groove dimensional features, with automatic tolerancing and reporting functions for process control.

If you do not see optics metrology solutions directly relevant to your specific requirements, please contact your local Taylor Hobson Sales Office. We have a highly skilled team of Applications Engineers who can create custom systems for this and many other high precision industries.