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Method of predicting plate lapping properties to improve slider fabrication yield

  • US 6,939,200 B2
  • Filed: 09/16/2003
  • Issued: 09/06/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/16/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of predicting the lapping property of a lapping plate, comprising:

  • (a) positioning a tool on a lapping plate;

    (b) rotating the lapping plate;

    (c) restraining the tool relative to the lapping plate;

    (d) measuring frictional force between the tool and the lapping plate;

    (e) measuring a consumption of the tool by the lapping plate by detecting a gap distance between the tool and the lapping plate; and

    (f) determining a lapping rate of the lapping plate.

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