Edge structure for slider-disc interface and method of manufacture therefor

A slider for improved head-disc interface. The slider includes a slider body, an air bearing and edge surfaces. Edge surfaces of the slider include a rounded edge surface having a deposited edge covering for head-disc interface.

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Main Authors POLYCARPOU ANDREAS A, HIPWELL MARY C, BOUTAGHOU ZINE-EDDINE
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.2003
Edition7
Subjects
INFORMATION STORAGE
INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORDCARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
PHYSICS
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Summary:A slider for improved head-disc interface. The slider includes a slider body, an air bearing and edge surfaces. Edge surfaces of the slider include a rounded edge surface having a deposited edge covering for head-disc interface.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19990376192