Method of adjusting recession of an element of a slider

Details Method of adjusting recession of an element of a slider Method of adjusting recession of an element of a slider

2007-03-13

2009-06-23

Bryant, David P (Department: 3729)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

C029S603010, C029S603030, C029S603120, C360S294700

Reexamination Certificate

active

07549212

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for adjusting recession of an element, such as a pole tip, in a transducer structure formed in a plurality of thin film layers on an edge of a slider. A pre-stressed structure is formed as part of the plurality of thin film layers on the edge of the slider. The pre-stressed structure has a level of material stress. The recession is measured relative to a bearing surface of the slider, and then the level of material stress is adjusted as a function of the measured to effect a corresponding change in the recession.

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