Method for manufacturing a disk drive head suspension

Details Method for manufacturing a disk drive head suspension Method for manufacturing a disk drive head suspension

2007-09-04

2011-12-27

Kim, Paul D (Department: 3729)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

C029S603030, C029S603070, C205S119000, C205S122000, C216S039000, C216S065000, C360S234500, C360S244200, C360S244800, C360S294400, C360S294700

Reexamination Certificate

active

08082656

ABSTRACT:
A method for manufacturing a disk drive head suspension having a plated load point dimple. A photoresist mask having an opening with load point-defining side walls and a load point diameter is formed over a planar portion of a spring metal member. Metal is plated onto the spring metal member in the opening to form a load point having the load point diameter on the planar portion of the spring metal member.

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