The Problem: Another common Fusion Splicing Machine Problem is when the glass breaks near the join or loses signal because it is bent too tightly. Fiber cables are made of glass, and even a tiny speck of dust can block the light or cause. Executive Summary: A fiber optic pigtail is one of the most commonly specified yet least understood components in structured cabling. That is usually done for permanent connections, but it may be possible to dismantle a splice without spoiling the fiber ends. Do you open just one clip at a time? Do you bring your splice protector up to the clips? Do you hold the fibre down? The type 90 opens by. There are inherent hazards that we cannot overlook when discussing fusion splicing. The fusion arc burns over 5,000°C and can cause serious burns in an instant. When stripping and cleaving fiber, fine glass shards can be released that, if not properly cleaned up and disposed of, can lodge in the. Many splicing problems can be avoided by performing Arc Calibration every time you start working in new conditions. Environmental changes such as temperature, humidity, altitude, or even moving from indoor to outdoor work affect arc behaviour. Arc Calibration allows the fusion splicer to “learn”.