Slicing method in fiber end preparation

摘要

One or more glass or other brittle fiber ends are prepared by first embedding the fiber in epoxy or other plastic and then slicing the plastic and the fiber a first time to produce an oblique end face and a second time to produce an end face exhibiting intersecting planes. The slicing is continued with successive advancements of the slicing of approximately one thousandth of an inch to produce a squared end. The technique is applicable to fiber end preparation of single fibers and plural fibers as in optical fiber tapes and cables.