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Lapping carrier and method

US8137157B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2007
Grant dateMar 20, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B37/28
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a double-sided lapping carrier comprising a base carrier having a first major surface, a second major surface and at least one aperture for holding a workpiece, said aperture extending from the first major surface through the base carrier to the second major surface, wherein the base carrier comprises a first metal, the circumference of said aperture is defined by a third surface of the base carrier consisting of the first metal and, at least a portion of the first major surface or at least a portion of each of the first and the second major surfaces comprises a polymeric region, said polymeric region comprising a polymer having a work to failure of at least 10 Joules. Also provide are methods of lapping.

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