Fabrication of chalcogenide glass rods and tubes by processor-controlled extrusion techniques

Thomas J. Loretz; Albert Ray Hilton Sr.; A. R. Hilton Jr.; James McCord

doi:10.1117/12.271021

18 April 1997 Fabrication of chalcogenide glass rods and tubes by processor-controlled extrusion techniques

Thomas J. Loretz, Albert Ray Hilton Sr., A. R. Hilton Jr., James McCord

Proceedings Volume 2977, Specialty Fiber Optics for Biomedical and Industrial Applications; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271021
Event: BiOS '97, Part of Photonics West, 1997, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

AMI is engaged in a number of programs to produce infrared transmitting fiber and lenses using AMTIR^R materials, for commercial and military purposes. Through adaptation of Computer Engineering Services (author's prior company) conventional silicate glass extrusion technology, it is possible to fabricate fire polished rods and tubes of virtually any cross-sectional geometry. Diameters between about 3 mm and 75 mm and lengths as great as 1000 mm have been achieved. Extrusion is similar in many respects to fiber optic draw technology and requires precise control of feed and draw parameters, via the use of microprocessor systems. Internal homogeneity of the starting material is completely retained. This paper discusses the effort to date and describes product applications.

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Thomas J. Loretz, Albert Ray Hilton Sr., A. R. Hilton Jr., and James McCord "Fabrication of chalcogenide glass rods and tubes by processor-controlled extrusion techniques", Proc. SPIE 2977, Specialty Fiber Optics for Biomedical and Industrial Applications, (18 April 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271021

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