LDC Cleavers: Performing an Angled Cleave

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

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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