Fiber Optic CableOperating PrincipleJoining Fiber Optic CablesFusion SplicingThere are two methods of fiber optic splicing, fusion splicing & mechanical splicing. Splices are "permanent" connections between two fibers. Typically, the reason for choosing one method over the other is economics. Fusion splicing is lower per connection; however, the initial investment is much higher. Mechanical splices are simply alignment devi...See more on instrumentationtools RP Photonics
Fusion Splicing of Fibers – electric discharge, fusion
Fusion splicing is a method for creating a permanent joint between two optical fibers. It involves heating the bare fiber ends until they melt and then pushing them