Changes

** 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.]]

[[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.]]

[[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.