Method and apparatus for repairing optical discs

Details Method and apparatus for repairing optical discs Method and apparatus for repairing optical discs

1998-03-09

1999-10-12

Hail, III, Joseph J.

Abrading

Abrading process

Side face of disk

451526, B24B 719, B24B 730

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059646500

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for repairing optical discs, wherein the apparatus includes an improved buffing wheel capable of applying a uniform buffing action across the readable surface of an optical disc, and wherein the method includes the step of mechanically buffing the damaged area of a disc with an abrasive means and thereafter buffing the buffed area with a non-abrasive means to remove fine scratches caused by the abrasive means.

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