Inventors:
Osman S. Gebizlioglu - Flanders NJ
Mustafa Ozgur - Denville NJ
Assignee:
Telcordia Technologies, Inc. - Morristown NJ
International Classification:
B23P 1902
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for extracting a fiber from connector. In accordance with our method the extraction does not compromise any failure evidence located within the ferrule of the fiber connector. The method comprises the steps of metallic etching, followed by adhesive etching, and a final step of heating and applying a load to the ferrule and/or fiber.