When talking about fiber optics splicing, there are two kinds of splicing processes: mechanical splicing and fusion splice. Fusion splicing is the most recommended type because of less risk of insertion. Here are tips for fiber optics splicing using this method.
Fusion splicing is generally a bond of two or more cables that are fixed together by welding. It’s essential to have the right tools like a splice cleaver to minimize light loss or reflection problems. Making a poor splice could cause the fiber ends not to melt properly as they should, and this will cause problems in the long run.
To begin the fiber optics splicing process, prepare the fiber first. Strip off all your cable’s coating tubes and ensure that you only have bare fiber left. Using gel cleaner, clean off all the fiber’s filling and ensure that you clean it well to ensure great connection.
After doing this, you can now cleave the fiber to get an excellent splice, and you could do this either automatically or manually. This also depends on your type of machine, and an electric arc would be the best choice in this case since it will create permanent welding between both ends.
You can then take heat shrinking tubing to protect your optical cable’s fiber from any elements that may cause breakage.
Now, your cable has been successfully spliced. To get the best of the optical fiber, always ensure that you use the right splicing tools, as mentioned earlier. And there you have it, the fusion splicing process.
