Fixture and associated methods for hermetic feedtrhough assembly

An assembly for formation of a fiber assembly, the assembly comprising:

• a fixture comprising:
• a first portion;
• and
• a second portion;
• and
• a vacuum fixture configured to supply one or more suction forces,
• wherein the first portion is configured to be fixed relative to a fiber, wherein the second portion is configured to be fixed relative to a first tube defining a first cavity configured to receive the fiber therein, wherein the second portion is configured to move relative to the first portion to move the first tube relative to the fiber, and wherein the vacuum fixture is configured to assist in maintaining positioning of the first tube, the fiber, and the fixture relative to each other by supplying vacuum suction.

A fixture for formation of a fiber assembly, the fixture comprising:

• a first portion;
• and
• a second portion;
• and
• wherein the first portion is configured to be fixed relative to a fiber, wherein the second portion is configured to be fixed relative to a first tube defining a first cavity configured to receive the fiber therein, and wherein the second portion is configured to move relative to the first portion to move the first tube relative to the fiber.

A method for using a fixture for forming of a fiber assembly, the method comprising:

• providing a first tube defining a first cavity therein, the first tube configured to receive a fiber in the first cavity;
• positioning the first tube so that a fiber is received in the first cavity;
• providing a fixture comprising a first portion and a second portion, the second portion being configured to move relative to the first portion;
• fixing the fiber relative to the first portion of the fixture;
• and
• fixing the first tube relative to the second portion of the fixture.