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Heat Treating Fibers for the Tagger Microscope. Why?. J. M c Intyre, March19, 2012. Tagger Microscope Enclosure. J. M c Intyre, March19, 2012. Prototype Version. Straightening. Fiber Splicing. Preheating. Preheat Setup. No Water. Water. No Water. 1200 Watt Heater. Bending. Start.
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Heat Treating Fibers for the Tagger Microscope J. McIntyre, March19, 2012
Why? J. McIntyre, March19, 2012
Tagger Microscope Enclosure J. McIntyre, March19, 2012
Prototype Version J. McIntyre, March19, 2012
Straightening J. McIntyre, March19, 2012
Fiber Splicing J. McIntyre, March19, 2012
Preheating J. McIntyre, March19, 2012
Preheat Setup No Water Water No Water 1200 Watt Heater J. McIntyre, March19, 2012
Bending Start Preheat Fibers then bend Finish J. McIntyre, March19, 2012
Prototype vs. Full Scale Bending J. McIntyre, March19, 2012 Water
Summary • Bending unit is designed for over night use: • Workers can use the morning to prepare a fiber bundle • Once preheated and set in position, electronics will control a gradual heat up of the fibers and secure the heater when the desired temperature is achieved. • Ambient losses will allow gradual cooling overnight so that workers can remove the bent bundle in the morning. • Foam insulation will completely surround the bending setup to control ambient losses to a manageable level. J. McIntyre, March19, 2012
Tagger Microscope Enclosure Heat Treating Unit J. McIntyre, March19, 2012