Line 5: |
Line 5: |
| [[Image:workstandassembled.jpg|thumb|Work Stand Apparatus]] | | [[Image:workstandassembled.jpg|thumb|Work Stand Apparatus]] |
| | | |
− | * We designed our own apparatus to cut, polish, and glue the scintillators and the waveguides. For more information on how it works [[Work Stand Assembly]]. | + | * We designed our own apparatus to cut, polish, and glue the scintillators and the waveguides. For more information on how it works, see [[Work Stand Assembly]]. |
| * To cut the fibers I use a standard hobby knife. | | * To cut the fibers I use a standard hobby knife. |
| * For cleaning and polishing acrylic fibers, the recommended tool to use is a plastic nail buff. | | * For cleaning and polishing acrylic fibers, the recommended tool to use is a plastic nail buff. |
− | * A digital scale (accurate to ±0.01 grams) used to weigh out the proper proportions of the resin and catalyst. | + | * A digital scale (accurate to ±0.01 grams) is used to weigh out the proper proportions of the resin and catalyst. |
− | * Glassware for weighing, mixing, and applying the epoxy. | + | * Standard laboratory glassware is used for weighing, mixing, and applying the epoxy. |
− | * A Laboratory Hotplate is used to heat-cure the epoxy. | + | * A laboratory hotplate is used to heat-cure the epoxy. |
− | * An infrared thermometer used for calibrating the hotplate. | + | * An infrared thermometer is used for calibrating the hotplate temperature controls. |
| | | |
| For more information (such as prices and product numbers) on the equipment listed above see [[Supplies]] | | For more information (such as prices and product numbers) on the equipment listed above see [[Supplies]] |