Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this video, we will discuss how to perform an angled cleave using a Thorlabs Vytran LDC cleaver.

For more information on LDC401 and LDC401A Fiber Cleavers, please visit:
thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9352&ytid=qfSEjr1IRZ8

For more information on the Portable LDC450B Cleaver, please visit:
thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=13997&ytid=qfSEjr1IRZ8

For more information on performing a flat cleave using the tension-and-scribe method, please visit:
youtube.com/watch?v=_mEMlYUCYfs&list=PLN3i-H51ZELhGQFBFnVNXZX_pUkNItXn8&index=5

For more information on assembling a Transfer Insert:
youtube.com/watch?v=WIWH-kbw0yU&feature=youtu.be

0:00 Introduction to Angled Cleaves
2:27 Angle Cleave Parameters
3:29 Cleaver Inserts and Fiber Prep
4:44 Loading the Fiber
5:35 Performing the Angled Cleave
6:22 Removing the Cleaved Fiber
6:54 Measuring the Cleave Angle
7:40 Iterating the Cleave Parameters