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Method for manufacturing optical fiber preform

US5314520A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1993
Grant dateMay 24, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D11/00721
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a preform having steps of obtaining a plastic material by kneading silica powder, a binder, water, and a surfactant, and obtaining a porous preform by extrusion-molding the plastic material. According to this method, a porous preform, which can produce an optical fiber exerting high mechanical strength, can be efficiently manufactured without generating bubbles

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