Splice Head - THORLABS Vytran GPX4000LZ User Manual

GPX4000LZ Glass Processor Chapter 3: Description
Figure 6 ECH8C Flexure Clamp Holding An 8 mm End Cap

3.4.4 Splice Head

The Splice Head consists of two parts: the Furnace Tower and the Mirror Tower. The splice head moves along the
Z-axis to allow for viewing and heating fibers.
Furnace tower
Mirror tower
Figure 7 Splice Head (Optical End-Cap Head Shown)
Furnace Tower
The Furnace Tower can be fitted with the Optical Splice Head, the Optical End-Cap Head or the Filament assembly.
After the splice head moves to the correct position, the Furnace Tower raises in the Y-axis to a predefined height
to match the fiber line. The Furnace assemblies mechanically mate to the top of the furnace tower and are held in
place with screws. When using the filament furnace assembly, additional clamps are used to secure the filament
and limit the influx of room air into the splicing area.
To change a furnace assembly, please see Section 6.4.1 - Changing a Filament .
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