An optical cable having a metal tube receiving an optical fiber and bent
to form a waved shape is disclosed. The optical cable may prevent cutoff
of the optical fiber or deterioration of optical characteristics though
tensile force is applied to the optical cable in its longitudinal
direction since the metal is formed in a waved shape. To bend the metal
tube, the metal tube is passed through roller pair(s) which are shaken in
a direction perpendicular to the advancing direction of the metal tube.
Thus, it is possible to obtain excess fiber length (EFL) easily and
accurately as desired.