Cleanliness is important throughout the construction process. Of particular concern is the hard water stains left on the fibers after straightening and bending. Additionally, oils from the technician's skin may diminish the fibers' ability to retain and transmit light.
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Cleanliness is important throughout the construction process. Of particular concern are the hard water stains left on the fibers after straightening and bending. Additionally, oils from the technician's skin may diminish the fibers' ability to retain and transmit light.
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| [[File:AMCFinger_Print_with_laser.JPG|thumb|upright|A spare fiber was touched with bare hands and illuminated from the inside with a green laser. The bright spots indicate escaping light due to the presence of oils]]
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| [[File:AMCFinger_Print_with_laser.JPG|thumb|upright|A spare fiber was touched with bare hands and illuminated from the inside with a green laser. The bright spots indicate escaping light due to the presence of oils.]]
| [[File:AMCBetter_Dust_SpotsJPG.JPG|thumb|upright|Accumulated dust buildup post-end milling but pre-cleaning.]]
| [[File:AMCBetter_Dust_SpotsJPG.JPG|thumb|upright|Accumulated dust buildup post-end milling but pre-cleaning.]]
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| [[File:JK Rust Fiber 1.JPG|thumb|upright|Rust remaining on a fiber after coming out of the straightening rig.]]
| [[File:JK Rust Fiber 1.JPG|thumb|upright|Rust remaining on a fiber after coming out of the straightening rig.]]
| [[File:JK Rust Fiber 2.JPG|thumb|upright|Rust remaining on a fiber after coming out of the straightening rig.]]
| [[File:JK Rust Fiber 2.JPG|thumb|upright|Rust remaining on a fiber after coming out of the straightening rig.]]
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| [[File:JK Rust Fiber 3.JPG|thumb|upright|A filter has been added to the input hose on the tank to soften the water which should cut down on rust depositing on the fibers.]]
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| [[File:JK Rust Fiber 3.JPG|thumb|upright|A filter has been added to the input hose on the tank to soften the water, which should cut down on rust depositing on the fibers.]]