Fiber-Optic Ferrule
At a quick glance, you won't see the opening for the optical fiber, because it's so tiny. But if you look at the end of the ferrule assembly under a magnifying glass, you will see it. The epoxy or adhesive is squeezed into the ferrule before the fiber is inserted (bottom right).
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ferrule
top: household paintbrush
center: round paintbrush
bottom: cosmetic brush
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