PentaPod Fusion Splicer (PFS)

3SAE PentaPod Fusion Splicer (PFS) is the world’s first table-top fusion splicer that provides capabilities that overcome the limitations of current angle critical fusion splicing processes to meet the most demanding requirements for the high-power fiber laser component
fabrication. The PFS is a semi-automated fusion splicing station that provides a far greater range of positional adjustment than conventional splicers. The PFS was specially designed for volume production, repeatability, precision, and user-friendly operation while maintaining unprecedented splice quality. The PFS leverages 3SAE’s patented PentaPod® alignment stages that offers 12 separate positional axes allowing unprecedented control of the material being spliced and the latest 3rd generation Ring of Fire® heat source which provides a highly controllable plasma field that
completely encapsulates the component being spliced and provide uniform circumferential heat distribution facilitating consistent and repeatable fusion splicing process. With the combination of a precision mechanical design, high contrast optics, absolute control of relative positional and angular alignment, and a next generation highly stable ROF® plasma source, sets the 3SAE PentaPod Fusion Splicer apart from any existing technologies.