System and method for manufacturing magnetic heads

Details System and method for manufacturing magnetic heads System and method for manufacturing magnetic heads

2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Rose, Robert A. (Department: 3723)

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

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C451S008000

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07108578

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for the manufacture of a magnetic head. A first embodiment provides an apparatus for the manufacture of a magnetic head comprising a feedback control loop to terminate lapping of the magnetic head responsive to achieving a target signal to noise ratio for the magnetic head.

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