Request InfoAFLWhether splicing similar fiber types or double clad LDF fibers for high power lasers, the ARCMaster® series splicers provide multiple solutions for diverse production needs. With State of the ARC™ technology, the ARCMaster sets the standard for fusion splicing with a multitude of features designed to make splicing easier. The patent-pending “split V-groove” fiber clamping system accommodates optical fiber ranges from 60 to 2000 μm for cladding or coating without changing V-grooves or fiber clamps. 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