Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9679214 | Tribology International | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This paper deals with the tribological reliability and durability issues in modern magnetic recording hard disk drives, where the slider flies at typically less than 10Â nm. Specifically, we investigate the effect of disk surface roughness on the above performance characteristics. The durability of the interface is investigated using low-pressure on-track tests. The drive-level reliability data are presented to confirm general conclusions reached from the component-level testing. Component-level slider-disk clearance measurements are also used to better understand how the roughness affects both durability and reliability. Finally, we discuss possible explanations for the experimentally observed relationships.
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Authors
A. Khurshudov, V. Raman,