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Fiber Polishing Procedure (view source)
Revision as of 19:35, 15 January 2014
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−|[[File:JK Polishing Collar 1.JPG|thumb|center|The side that has the fibers most flush with each other is the ideal side to polish.]]
+|[[File:JK Polishing Collar 1.JPG|thumb|upright|The side that has the fibers most flush with each other is the ideal side to polish.]]
−|[[File:JK Polishing Collar 2.JPG|thumb|center|The fibers protrude slightly from the collar after end-milling, allowing easy polishing.]]
+|[[File:JK Polishing Collar 2.JPG|thumb|upright|The fibers protrude slightly from the collar after end-milling, allowing easy polishing.]]
−|[[File:JK Polishing 1.JPG|thumb|center|Proper polishing technique ensures that the fibers do not bend too much during the process.]]
+|[[File:JK Polishing 1.JPG|thumb|upright|Proper polishing technique ensures that the fibers do not bend too much during the process.]]
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* After a mirror finish is achieved for an entire bundle, it should be labeled and put in the appropriate area of the intermediate storage box.
* After a mirror finish is achieved for an entire bundle, it should be labeled and put in the appropriate area of the intermediate storage box.
** Polished ends of light guides should all face to the left in the dark box as consistent storing of polished fibers helps to save time during the fusing process.
** Polished ends of light guides should all face to the left in the dark box as consistent storing of polished fibers helps to save time during the fusing process.
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+|[[File:JK Polishing 2.JPG|thumb|upright|Proper polishing technique is to move the fibers in small, tight circles while applying pressure on 2-4 sheets of clean paper.]]
+|[[File:JK Before SciFi.JPG|thumb|upright|An example of a bundle of fibers that still needs to be polished. The fibers are uneven, and covered in end-mill marks.]]
+|[[File:JK After SciFi.JPG|thumb|upright|An example of a bundle of fibers that is almost done with polishing. One or two still need to be touched up, but most are polished to a mirror shine.]]
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''Individual polishing puck''
''Individual polishing puck''