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Friction facing method for use in a friction environment

  • US 7,069,636 B2
  • Filed: 10/02/2003
  • Issued: 07/04/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for forming a friction member comprising the steps of:

  • providing a friction facing comprising a plurality of apertures having an open end and a closed end;

    situating said friction facing onto a support member; and

    creating a plurality of second channels into said friction facing in fluid communication with said plurality of apertures at a predetermined location at said closed end of said at least one of said plurality of apertures;

    wherein each of said plurality of second channels extending a first depth of said friction facing and said plurality of apertures extending a second depth of said friction facing, wherein said first and second depths are not equal.

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