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Line 6: − + − Straightening: Make sure the anchor screws for each collar are evenly tightened and tight enough to not become angled due to the tension. Also double check the 5x6 matrix before inserting the fibers into the PVC. + − Painting: Be extremely wary not to put the paint gun too close to the fibers to cause run-off or bubbles. Also be careful and thorough while cleaning the paint guns. + − + + + + +
→November 2013
==November 2013==
==November 2013==
I started working mainly on production this month. This involved learning the procedures for straightening, fusing, and painting the fiber bundles. Below are things I've learned are important to look for during production:
I started working mainly on production this month. This involved learning the procedures for measuring, straightening, fusing, and painting the fiber bundles. Below are things I've learned are important to look for during production:
'''Measuring:" The lab completed all rough-cut measuring of all the bundles this month! Kenny is the fastest at measuring. We found that one of the micrometers sticks at a point and is no longer in use.
'''Straightening:''' Make sure the anchor screws for each collar are evenly tightened and tight enough to not become angled due to the tension. Also double check the 5x6 matrix before inserting the fibers into the PVC.
Fusing: Always watch the pressure gauges. For an instant after the light turns on, the pressures drop. Make sure that they return to the appropriate pressures while the fibers begin to fuse. Also, putting a little bit of downward pressure on the light guide will help the fibers stay flat within the ferrules.
'''Painting: '''Be extremely wary not to put the paint gun too close to the fibers to cause run-off or bubbles. Also be careful and thorough while cleaning the paint guns. Painting was only done in the first week or two of December. I know bending was halted before intermission, so there weren't any bundles for me to paint this month after the 16th.
'''Fusing: '''Always watch the pressure gauges. For an instant after the light turns on, the pressures drop. Make sure that they return to the appropriate pressures while the fibers begin to fuse. Also, putting a little bit of downward pressure on the light guide will help the fibers stay flat within the ferrules.
We also spent a few days cleaning the lab. We swept, mopped, tidied, and re-organized. All drawings and rough-cut measurements are hole punched and in a 2" binder, the upper shelving above the tank was re-organized. I found that using rags to sop up the last of the water is the fastest way to clean and dry the bending tank.
==December 2013==
==December 2013==