Continuous process for manufacturing optical fibers

Details Continuous process for manufacturing optical fibers Continuous process for manufacturing optical fibers

1976-12-16

1977-12-27

Kellogg, Arthur D.

Glass manufacturing

Processes

Forming product or preform from molten glass

65121, 65DIG6, C03B 3702

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active

040652807

ABSTRACT:
A continuous optical fiber manufacturing process utilizes the method of chemical vapor deposition of the glass forming materials within an R.F. excited glow discharge. The rapid deposition rate within the discharge provides a sufficient stream of glass material for winding into a finished fiber on a synchronous take-up mechanism. Alternate embodiments include an oxygen air stream to remove dust particles from the fiber surface and an in-line fluorine stream to terminate surface bonding and reduce moisture attack on fiber surfaces.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3288583 (1966-11-01), Sheldon
patent: 3843392 (1974-10-01), Sterling et al.
patent: 3960530 (1976-06-01), Iyengar

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