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Method for producing sliders

US6428715B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2000
Grant dateAug 6, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/3163
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for producing sliders without alumina overcoat protrusion on the air bearing surface. The method comprises a method for removing alumina protrusion on the air bearing surface of a slider comprising contacting the air bearing surface of the slider with an aqueous base having a pH of about 9 to about 11.

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