Polishing method for preferentially etching a ferrule and ferrul

Details Polishing method for preferentially etching a ferrule and ferrul Polishing method for preferentially etching a ferrule and ferrul

1998-11-18

2000-08-22

Eley, Timothy V.

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Abrading process

451 41, 451270, B24B 100

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ABSTRACT:
The face of a ferrule and ferrule assembly is polished in the present invention so a portion of optical fibers extending therethrough protrude beyond the front face of the ferrules. The ferrules are secured in a polisher and polished with a fibrous material that preferentially etches the ferrule relative to the optical fibers. The front face of the ferrule assembly is polished with a fibrous material having abrasive materials attached thereto, without the need for a slurry.

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