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Fiber Rough Cut Procedure (view source)
Revision as of 17:36, 14 January 2014
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* Hold the spool end of the fiber in place with your left hand.
* Hold the spool end of the fiber in place with your left hand.
* Cut the fiber along the notch with the Dremel.
* Cut the fiber along the notch with the Dremel.
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|[[File:JK Cut Mark.JPG|thumb|upright|The station used to measure and then cut the scintillating fibers. The lightguide station is an extended version of this.]]
|[[File:JK Lightguide Cutting Station.JPG|thumb|upright|The lightguide cutting station and weight used to hold down fibers.]]
|}
* Turn off the Dremel and set it aside.
* Turn off the Dremel and set it aside.
* Ensure that the clip has the fiber firmly secured in place before letting go of the fiber.
* Ensure that the clip has the fiber firmly secured in place before letting go of the fiber.
** For SciFi: only one measurement at the center of the 3 cm fiber is required.
** For SciFi: only one measurement at the center of the 3 cm fiber is required.
** For light guide: align the fiber to the marks indicated on the wood guide and take the required measurements at the points designated by the markings.
** For light guide: align the fiber to the marks indicated on the wood guide and take the required measurements at the points designated by the markings.
[[File:JK Micrometer.JPG|thumb|upright|The micrometer used to take the cross-sectional dimensions of the fibers.]]
* Visually inspect the fiber for damage, paying particular attention to possible
* Visually inspect the fiber for damage, paying particular attention to possible
** Cracks
** Cracks
** Cladding flare.
** Cladding flare.
* If the fiber passes the dimensional limits stated in the specifications document and the visual inspection, place it in the storage box.
* If the fiber passes the dimensional limits stated in the specifications document and the visual inspection, place it in the storage box.
[[File:JK Intermediate Dark Box.JPG|thumb|upright|Fibers in various stages of production are stored in the intermediate dark box.]]
* Fibers that do not pass dimensional inspection are either discarded or kept in a separate location, with non-compliant areas marked with painters' tape.
* Fibers that do not pass dimensional inspection are either discarded or kept in a separate location, with non-compliant areas marked with painters' tape.