Infield installations, splicing is a faster and more efficient method and is used to restore fiber optic cables when a buried cable is accidentally severed. There are 2 methods of splicing, mechanical or fusion. Both methods provide much lower insertion loss compared to fiber. Fiber optic splicing is the art and science of joining two separate optical fibers to create a continuous light path. For network managers and technicians, a poor splice can lead to significant signal degradation, network downtime, and costly troubleshooting. The technique for removing the coating involves mastering the "steady, even, and quick" approach.
