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Polyimide tabbing method for manufacturing disk drive head suspension components

US7774922B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2007
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4903
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for manufacturing disk drive head suspension components includes supporting the components from carrier strips and/or other components by tab regions consisting substantially of a polyimide insulating layer. The components are detabbed by severing the insulating layer at the tab regions.

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