Fiber Optic Cable Fusion Splicing Tutorial Design
Learn how to splice fiber optic cable using fusion splicing with this complete step-by-step guide. Cleaning Fiber Ends: Effective Techniques Against Contamination Even dust, ash, or oil at a microscopic level can greatly degrade the quality of the splice. New, lint-free wipes soaked in 99%+ isopropyl alcohol are preferred for cleaning fiber. Inserting Fibers In Splicer Strip fibers and cleave first Raise splicer hood located in the middle of the top of the unit Release fiber clamps by pushing the activators toward the rear of the unit. Fiber optic strands are ultra-lightweight and about as thin as human hair, and yet, they have more than eight times the pulling tension of a copper wire.
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