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Jim said one problem with the splicing unit was that originally it was for smaller fibers that did not need as much pressure to be fused. The fibers we are using require much higher pressure, and the splicing unit does not work as well with higher pressure.
Jim said one problem with the splicing unit was that originally it was for smaller fibers that did not need as much pressure to be fused. The fibers we are using require much higher pressure, and the splicing unit does not work as well with higher pressure.
5/17/2018
I never need to turn off the compressor except if I have to adjust the pressure spread or maximum settings.
I need to test the splicing unit before operating it every day. I should put sponge gasket and a scrap fiber between the metal pieces that hold the light guide and press start so that if something is wrong and the ferrules are about to slam together they won’t come in contact. They should meet gently rather than slamming together.
I should blow a gentle stream of canned air to clean the fibers rather than a strong burst.
When I weight test fibers, the fuse site should be centered between the supports, midway between them.