Method of probe tip shaping and cleaning

Details Method of probe tip shaping and cleaning Method of probe tip shaping and cleaning

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Thomas, David B. (Department: 3723)

Abrading

Abrading process

Utilizing fluent abradant

C451S041000, C451S533000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11139460

ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided for shaping, maintaining the shape of, and cleaning a probe tip using a pad such as a multi-layer adhesive and abrasive pad. The multi-layer adhesive and abrasive pad may be formed from layers of adhesive material having abrasive particles in-between each layer. Using the pad, probe tips may be shaped as desired from an unfinished probe stock, substantially limiting the use of relatively expensive conventional machining operations. Further, the pad may also be used to maintain probe tips in a desired operating shape. Still further, the pad may be used to clean accumulated debris from the probe tip. Preferably, the maintenance and cleaning operations are performed on-line, with the probes operatively installed in connection with testing machinery.

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