Press system with embossing foil free to expand for nano-imprinting of recording media
US8402638B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53165
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Recording media press systems and methods of operating such press systems. Press system embodiments include a first die and a second die. The press system further includes a mandrel extending along a longitudinal mandrel axis through the first die. A rod portion of the mandrel to receive a magnetic recording disk to be pressed. The press system further includes a foil holder coupled to the first die. The foil holder to clamp a first portion of an embossing foil to the first die and allow the clamped foil portion to move in a radial direction relative to the foil holder.
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