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===Orientation===

===Orientation===

[[File:aligner.JPG|thumb|left|Bundling tool.]]*First ensure that each part of the bending unit is clean and don a pair of powder-free gloves. If the bending unit is not clean, see the [http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/wiki/index.php/Fiber_Bending_Procedure#Post-Bending_Procedure_and_Cleaning Post Bending Cleaning Procedure].

[[File:aligner.JPG|thumb|right|Bundling tool.]]*First ensure that each part of the bending unit is clean and don a pair of powder-free gloves. If the bending unit is not clean, see the [http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/wiki/index.php/Fiber_Bending_Procedure#Post-Bending_Procedure_and_Cleaning Post Bending Cleaning Procedure].

*Attach bottom fiber collars 2-7 (as labeled in the image in [http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/wiki/index.php/Fiber_Bending_Procedure#Setting_Up_The_Plates Setting Up The Plates] ) to the Bending Plate. The bottom collars are the ones with the male threads, not through holes.

*Attach bottom fiber collars 2-7 (as labeled in the image in [http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/wiki/index.php/Fiber_Bending_Procedure#Setting_Up_The_Plates Setting Up The Plates] ) to the Bending Plate. The bottom collars are the ones with the male threads, not through holes.

[[File:LH_BundlingImage.png|thumb|center|An example of how to properly load the bundling tool for bending. Corner fibers have been colored for understanding and also include orientation. Of course, all fibers will require a specific orientation, but only the corner fibers have been shown as an example.]]

[[File:LH_BundlingImage.png|thumb|center|An example of how to properly load the bundling tool for bending. Corner fibers have been colored for understanding and also include orientation. Of course, all fibers will require a specific orientation, but only the corner fibers have been shown as an example.]]

*Put a collar around the bundle so that it is secure around the fibers but does not cause damage. The fibers should not be able to slide through, rotate, or change orientation.

*Put a collar around the bundle so that it is secure around the fibers but does not cause damage. The fibers should not be able to slide through, rotate, or change orientation.

**'''Note:''' While working with one end of the bundle, always be cautious of the other end. Any bends may cause damage to the fiber. It is helpful to have a second technician watch the fuse end while the first technician bundles the fibers.

**'''Note:''' While working with one end of the bundle, always be cautious of the other end. Any bends may cause damage to the fiber. It is helpful to have a second technician watch the fuse end while the first technician bundles the fibers.

[[File:JK First Bending Collar.JPG|thumb|right|After the fibers have been properly aligned in the bundling tool and the tool has been rotated a collar is placed on the fibers to secure them in their positions.]]

[[File:JK First Bending Collar.JPG|thumb|center|After the fibers have been properly aligned in the bundling tool and the tool has been rotated a collar is placed on the fibers to secure them in their positions.]]

===Setting Up The Plates===

===Setting Up The Plates===