Fiber Process Development and Manufacturing Technical Papers

Discusses the wide range of specialty fibers, and special issues encountered in the preform and draw process, the second part of the optical fiber manufacturing process, and polarization-maintaining (PM) fibers and the various approaches used to make them...

Fiber Optic Center technical Paper: Doped Fiber Technology Author: Richard TumminelliThis technical paper describes the sequence of procedures involving both technology and technique of preform fabrication, fiber draw, measurements, and basic understanding of...

Fiber Optic Center technical Paper: Optical Fiber Preform Preparation, Design and Control Controlling the Optical Fiber Preform Deposition Process Preparing to Manufacture an Optical Fiber Preform Critical Design Goals to Manufacture Optical Fiber Preforms Attention...

Fiber Optic Center technical Paper: MCVD Comparisons, Options and Tips Author: Larry Donalds Comparing the 2 types of MCVD gas delivery systems to manufacture optical preforms: Stainless steel and Teflon/glass MCVD Options: These add-on features can enhance your...