Fiber Splicing

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Equipment

Splicing Unit

Ferrules

The ferrules are made of quartz, and are V shaped so that they make a hollow square cross-section when mated. This is so the fiber fits between them snugly while it is being fused.

Splicing Collars



Fibers

Lamp

  • The lamp used in the fiber splicing unit is a 25 volt - 250 watt AV/Photo lamp.

Setup

Results

  • New Collar Design