Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Record medium – Disk
Patent
1990-03-12
1991-10-29
Tupper, Robert S.
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Record medium
Disk
428579, 428694, 428900, G11B 582
Patent
active
050620215
ABSTRACT:
Magnetic recording media are controllably textured, particularly over areas designated for contact with data transducing heads. In connection with rigid media, the process includes polishing an aluminum nickel-phosphorous substrate to a specular finish, then rotating the disc while directing pulsed laser energy over a limited portion of the radius, thus forming an annular head contact band while leaving the remainder of the surface specular. The band is formed of multiple individual laser spots, each with a center depression surrounded by a substantially circular raised rim. The depth of the depressions and height of the rims are controlled primarily by laser power and firing pulse duration. The shape of individual laser spots can be altered by varying the laser beam inclination relative to the disc surface. On a larger scale, the frequency of firing the laser in combination with disc rotational speed controls the pattern or arrangement of laser spots. The smooth, rounded contours of the depressions and surrounding rims, as compared to the acicular character of mechanically textured surfaces, is a primary factor contributing to substantially increased durability of laser textured media.
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Lambeth David N.
Ranjan Rajiv Y.
Heller III Edward P.
Magnetic Peripherals Inc.
Niebuhr Frederick W.
Tupper Robert S.
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