Method and apparatus for cutting optical fibers

Details Method and apparatus for cutting optical fibers Method and apparatus for cutting optical fibers

1978-07-28

1980-05-13

Yost, Frank T.

Severing by tearing or breaking

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With preliminary weakening

225 965, B26F 300

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042024757

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for cutting simultaneously a plurality of glass fibers at an uncoated end portion so as to provide smooth mirror planar cut surfaces. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of removably securing each of the fibers on either side of a cutting point, placing each of the secured fibers on a resilient material provided in the region of the cutting point, scoring the outer surface of each of the fibers at the cutting point, and arcuately bending each of the fibers between the secured portions so as to impart a tension along the axial direction of each of the fibers, whereby the cutting occurs at the cutting point. Two embodiments of the apparatus of the present invention which perform the cutting operation in accordance with the method of the present invention are disclosed.

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