Abrading – Abrading process – Glass or stone abrading
Patent
1996-07-22
1998-03-17
Rose, Robert A.
Abrading
Abrading process
Glass or stone abrading
451 42, 451 57, 451 59, 451 60, 451163, B24B 100
Patent
active
057279896
ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for providing an optical fiber connector or similar workpiece formed of, e.g., glass, ceramic or plastic with a mirror-finished convex tip efficiently is disclosed. While a film-like abrasive tool is conveyed in contact with the wall of a groove formed in a stage, the workpiece is caused to rotate about its axis (and to move in a reciprocating motion). By the resulting grinding operation, the sectional shape (arcuate) of the abrasive tool contacting the wall of the groove is transferred to the end of the workpiece. As a result, the end of the workpiece is provided with a convex tip. The abrasive tool is replaced with an abrasive tool for finishing, as needed.
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Kanda Torahiko
Mitsuhashi Masashige
Ohno Kenichi
NEC Corporation
Nguyen George
Rose Robert A.
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