Single fiber fusion splicers normally splice 250 micron fiber, but can also hold 900 micron jacketed fiber, flat drop cable and splice on connectors also known as SOC (splice-on-connectors). One piece of fiber is stripped, cleaned, cleaved then inserted into the fiber holder. Then another fiber repeats the same process and inserted in the opposite fiber holder. Most newer models can splice in less than ten seconds and estimate attenuation (loss of light). They can also create an attenuated splice. There are different types of single fiber splicers that are used. Core alignment simply means they look at the core and use it's diameter to align the fiber up. Fixed V-groove splicers use "V" shaped fiber holders and rely on the outside parameters to align the fiber. Generally, core alignment splicers are more expensive but fiber is becoming so precise and consistent when manufactured that using v-groove splicers is becoming more economical while providing similar splice loss. Also, there are polarization maintaining "P.M." splicers. These use rotating motors on the fiber holders to align the endfaces up by looking at their cleaved ends.
At Custom-Cal we know OEM
Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer calibration services are generally rigid in their turnaround time and scope of calibration.
That is why we take pride in our ability to follow rigid procedures but what differentiates us is our willingness to meet your business goals.
We can perform specific portions of the calibration based on your quality requirements enabling us to strike the optimal balance between
quality objectives and cost. This is accomplished through the use of our proprietary procedures and integrated processes.
Custom-Cal also offers
on-site Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer calibration service and
expedited services to meet the needs of our customers.
The instruments listed below are a sample of what we calibrate and can possibly
repair.