Method and apparatus for scoring and breaking an optical fiber

Details Method and apparatus for scoring and breaking an optical fiber Method and apparatus for scoring and breaking an optical fiber

1990-01-25

1992-06-30

Phan, Hien H.

Severing by tearing or breaking

Breaking or tearing apparatus

Combined with preliminary weakener or with nonbreaking cutter

225105, C03B 3716

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051255499

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for scoring and breaking an optical fiber and, specifically, for scoring and breaking an optical fiber near a ferrule forming an end face substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the optical fiber.

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