Grinding apparatus and method fiberoptic

An apparatus (100) polishing for polishing a connector (10) of optical fiber, including the connector (10) optical fiber a housing (312) connector and a sleeve (332), comprising: a support (122) to receiving and supporting the optical connector (10); a housing (110) of polishing to accommodate a polisher comprising a plate (132) supporting means (135) polishing being connected platen (132) to a planetary gear system, wherein the support (122) is arranged in a cover (120) enclosing the housing (110) of polishing when the cover (120) is disposed in a closed position; a base (140) for supporting the housing (110) of polishing, wherein a rotary knob (170) is exposed in a part of the base (140) engaging the rotary knob (170) with the planetary gear system to move the planetary gear system, wherein the means (135) polished is disposed proximate to a tip of fiber extending from one end face of the sleeve (332) of the optical connector (10) provided on the holder (122) when the cover (120) is arranged in the closed position, and a button (145) lock that can be activated by pressure, wherein the button (145) the locking bolt to release the rotary knob (170) and allow rotation of rotary knob (170) for a predetermined time until the lock is cleared to prevent further rotation rotation.