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AssigneesPurac Biochem B.V., Photonium Oy
InventorsTiina Nypelö, Ali Harlin, Leena Hupa, Fredrik Ollila, Erik Vedel, Risto Widerholm
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The present invention relates to a system for manufacturing fibres comprising a melting furnace, a crucible within said furnace comprising at least one orifice (6) and at least one induction coil (4) for heating the melting furnace and the crucible. In a typical system according to the invention, the crucible comprises at least a first part (1) made of graphite and comprising said at least one orifice (6). The invention also relates to the use of the system as well as to a method for manufacturing fibres and to said fibres.
A system for manufacturing fibres comprising a
A method for manufacturing fibres, comprising melting a preform block of material to be drawn into fibre in a melting furnace, forming the fibres in a crucible within said furnace and comprising orifices, said melting furnace and crucible being heated with at least one induction coil, wherein said crucible comprises at least a first part made of a first material, which is graphite, said first part comprising said orifices.
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