Method and apparatus for reshaping and polishing an end face of

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1982-09-28

1985-04-09

Lowe, James B.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

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045100055

ABSTRACT:
The end face of an optical fiber is urged against the highly polished surface of a disk as a laser beam is directed toward the disk to heat the end face above its softening temperature and cause it to conform to the contour and finish of the highly polished surface. A termination ferrule may be simultaneously mounted on the fiber optic cable with a heat bonding agent, using as a heat source either the laser beam or an auxiliary heat source. A hand-held, gun-type unit with a built-in disk and triggered laser can be used to polish and terminate optical fibers in the field.

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Patent Abstracts of Japan, vol. 6, No. 2, Jan. 8, 1982.

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