System and method for automated fiber polishing
US6488567B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/25
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved system and method for automated fiber polishing overcomes the limitations of conventional systems and methods. In particular, the present invention provides for continuous determination of the quality of the polish during a polishing procedure. An optical signal is transmitted to a fiber tip, and any back-reflected signal is detected and monitored to determine polish quality. In this manner, automated polishing quality assurance is provided in real time.
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