In this video, we will demonstrate how to make a fiber bundle using a Thorlabs Vytran GPX Glass Processing System. For more information on Glass Processing Systems, please visit
https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9326&ytid=zR2pr03ZsGk
or
https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_ID=9366&ytid=zR2pr03ZsGk
For more detail on tapering fibers and other glass components using GPX please visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0NP0F_VuBs&list=PLN3i-H51ZELgho1cjXyFoLJyhjUy6VphK&index=3
For more detail on cleaving using LDC Large Diameter Cleavers, please visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mEMlYUCYfs&list=PLN3i-H51ZELhGQFBFnVNXZX_pUkNItXn8&index=5
0:00 Introduction to Fiber Bundles
1:54 Bundle Parameters
3:28 Pre-Tapering the Capillary Tube
4:15 Bundling Fibers and Inserting into Capillary Tube
5:54 Tapering the Bundle
7:06 Cleaving the Bundle