Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this video, we will demonstrate how to reposition the cleave blade to a sharp unused section of the blade. We will also demonstrate how to replace a blade that has been damaged or dulled at every section.

For more information on LDC401 and LDC401A Fiber Cleavers, please visit:
thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9352&ytid=x2rKuyj5eZE

For more information on the Portable LDC450B Cleaver, please visit:
thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=13997&ytid=x2rKuyj5eZE

For a demonstration of flat cleaving, please visit:
youtube.com/watch?v=_mEMlYUCYfs&list=PLN3i-H51ZELhGQFBFnVNXZX_pUkNItXn8&index=5

For a demonstration of angled cleaving, please visit:
youtube.com/watch?v=qfSEjr1IRZ8&list=PLN3i-H51ZELhGQFBFnVNXZX_pUkNItXn8&index=6

For basic maintenance and cleaning of cleavers, please visit:
youtu.be/RvvC8J1B0DY

For instructions on setting the Blade Offset, please visit:
youtube.com/watch?v=O3TUedEGwBc

0:00 Introduction
1:43 Repositioning
4:13 Rotation
6:18 Replacement