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Line 37: − *Before fusing, measure and record the cross-sections of both the SciFi and the light guide about to be fused. The SciFi's cross-sectional measurements should be taken at the center of the fiber, and the light guides measurements should be taken at the non-polished end. Also measure the SciFi's length using a caliper and record along with the cross-sectional measurements. These measurements should be recorded in the [https://docs.google.com/a/uconn.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au8hObtMJhV3dG9YTDduLVRuc01lRWxtYVA1UE0yWmc&usp=drive_web#gid=0 Fusing Statistics Google Doc].
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[[File:splicing pressure gauges.JPG|thumb|center|The left gauge displays pressure applied horizontally at the fuse site, and the right one displays the vertical pressure holding the ferrules clamped together.]]
[[File:splicing pressure gauges.JPG|thumb|center|The left gauge displays pressure applied horizontally at the fuse site, and the right one displays the vertical pressure holding the ferrules clamped together.]]
* Take a polished SciFi and clean it with either air from a compressor or a canned air duster. Be careful not to chill the fibers since air can come out cold from the canned air duster, and sometimes a cold liquid or blast of frost can come out too. Pull the canned air trigger gently to release a gentle stream of canned air on the fibers.
* Take a polished SciFi and clean it with either air from a compressor or a canned air duster. Be careful not to chill the fibers since air can come out cold from the canned air duster, and sometimes a cold liquid or blast of frost can come out too. Pull the canned air trigger gently to release a gentle stream of canned air on the fibers.