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Line 81: − − * There will usually be a slight protrusion in the fiber where the ferrules meet due to flow in the melting plastic, however this is small and can be filed off with minimal damage to the cladding by carefully sanding only on the corners of the fuse site. Line 88:
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* After the fusing process is complete, the ferrules will become unclamped. Carefully remove the fused fibers and inspect the fuse joint. If the fibers do not appear to be completely fused, if there is a significant dimple in the fuse, or if there are air bubbles in the fuse joint, notify the lead technician.
* After the fusing process is complete, the ferrules will become unclamped. Carefully remove the fused fibers and inspect the fuse joint. If the fibers do not appear to be completely fused, if there is a significant dimple in the fuse, or if there are air bubbles in the fuse joint, notify the lead technician.
* If the fibers appear fused, measure and record both cross-sections of the fuse joint. Complete the fusing process for 30 fibers to complete a bundle.
* If the fibers appear fused, measure and record both cross-sections of the fuse joint. Complete the fusing process for 30 fibers to complete a bundle.
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| [[File:splicing fuse lip.JPG|thumb|upright|Check the fuse site for small imperfections like this.]]
| [[File:splicing fuse lip.JPG|thumb|upright|Check the fuse site for small imperfections like this.]]
| [[File:splicing fuse lip sanding.JPG|thumb|upright|If a lip has formed, sand it off, careful to only sand at at the corner to prevent damage to the optical cladding.]]
| [[File:splicing fuse lip sanding.JPG|thumb|upright|If a wing has formed, sand it off, careful to only sand at at the corner to prevent damage to the optical cladding.]]
| [[File:Fuse Site.jpg|thumb|upright|A finished fuse between a SciFI and a Lightguide.]]
| [[File:Fuse Site.jpg|thumb|upright|A finished fuse between a SciFI and a Lightguide.]]
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