Methods of manufacturing sliders

Details Methods of manufacturing sliders Methods of manufacturing sliders

2006-02-07

2006-02-07

Rose, Robert A. (Department: 3723)

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Precision device or process - or with condition responsive...

Computer controlled

C451S057000

Reexamination Certificate

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06994608

ABSTRACT:
Methods of manufacturing sliders are disclosed. In one method, a wafer of sliders is parted into rows of sliders. Each row includes a plurality of sliders connected by kerfs. For an individual row, the kerfs between the sliders are partially parted from a flex side of the row. The flex side of the row is opposite an air bearing surface (ABS) side of the row. The depth of partially parting the kerfs corresponds with a lapping depth for lapping the row. The row is then lapped from the air bearing surface side to remove the remaining kerfs between the sliders to separate the row into individual sliders.

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