In this guide, you will find a chronological description of the fusion splicing process, the principal technical standards, and answers to the real-life questions network engineers and procurement teams may have. Using the Fiber Cleaver: Mastering the Perfect Cut Select cleavers based on the task at hand—single-fiber cleavers are effective for repair work or low-volume jobs. Therefore, we will also touch on cost factors, risk management, and best practices in. Fusion splicing is used for joining cables during network installation projects, repairing cables, mounting pre-polished splice-on connectors, and many applications in factories that make fiber optic components and subsystems. For both field and factory splicing, the process requires the following. Fiber optic cable transmit information as light pulses, rather than the electrical impulses used by traditional wire cables. They may be used to convey voice, video and data. The fiber optic cables have a glass core covered with cladding, coatings, and, typically, Kevlar membranes to add strength. Here's a step-by-step guide to achieving a perfect fusion splice: Prepare the Cables: Begin by stripping the cable jacket to expose approximately 2-3 meters of buffer tubes and fibers needed for splicing.