Method for producing and inspecting tape head air-skiving edges
US7167339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49048
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for providing air-skiving edges of a tape head. A slot is created in an upper face of a substrate of a tape head. The slot includes at least one edge defining an edge of a tape bearing surface (TBS) of the tape head. The surface of the tape head is then formed and finished, such as by lapping. A grind operation is subsequently conducted to form a notch in the upper face of the substrate of the tape head. Such notch extends from the slot to an outside end of the substrate of the tape head.
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