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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.
* 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.
* 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.
* When a bundle is completed, turn off the fusing unit by turning the two power switches off. Underneath the fusing unit, decrease the pressure of the compressor and turn off the red switch which powers the compressor.
* When a bundle is completed, turn off the fusing unit by turning the two power switches off. Underneath the fusing unit, decrease the pressure of the compressor and turn off the red switch which powers the compressor.