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Polymeric polishing pad having improved surface layer and method of making same

US6361409B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1999
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24D3/28
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polishing pad made of polymeric material has an improved surface layer which is provided by treating a surface of the polishing pad with a chemical solvent. Solubility parameter is used to select a suitable chemical solvent. The treated polishing pad can be conditioned in substantially less time than an untreated pad.

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