Tool and method for forming a multifiber ferrule

Details Tool and method for forming a multifiber ferrule Tool and method for forming a multifiber ferrule

2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Wellington, A. L. (Department: 3722)

Gear cutting, milling, or planing

Broaching

Process

C409S262000, C409S282000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06848870

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a multi fiber optical ferrule, a tool for forming the ferrule, and a method of making the ferrule. The multi fiber optical ferrule is formed of two ferrule halves which are either molded or cast as imprecise blanks which are machined using a broach in order to precisely cut inner surfaces thereof for receiving an array of fibers. The inner surfaces of a pair of ferrule halves are cut simultaneously in order to assure accuracy in the fiber receiving and pin receiving channels. The halves are joined together with a fiber array placed therebetween to form the ferrule.

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