APPARATUS FOR CUTTING AN OPTICAL FIBER

An optical fiber cutting apparatus is provided which comprises a plurality of clamps (20, 62) for clamping an optical fiber (40). A scoring blade (52) is provided between two adjacent clamps (20, 62), for making a score on the optical fiber by moving within a plane substantially perpendicular to the optical fiber. A pushing member (54) is also provided for pushing the optical fiber from an opposite side of the score to cut the optical fiber. The apparatus provided further comprises, a set table (94) provided on a straight alignment line of the plurality of clamps on a side of an outermost one of the plurality of clamps and which has a guide groove (282) formed on a top surface thereon. An adapter (286A-286D) is further provided comprising a plate (284) having first and second guides (72, 80) formed in accordance with the type of optical fiber to be cut, and detachably fitable in the guide groove (282).