Patent ID: 6088912
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: G11B,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for processing an integrated lead suspension assembly having a suspension body and a slider, comprising:a tool block base having a platform which is adapted to support the suspension body and the slider;a tool block assembly;a suspension body clamp movably mounted in the tool block assembly for retaining the suspension body when the tool block assembly comes into contact with the tool block base, the suspension body clamp being a flat member with a pair of clamping points on one end which are adapted to contact the suspension body;a slider clamp movably mounted in the tool block assembly for retaining the slider when the tool block assembly comes into contact with the tool block base, the slider clamp being a flat member with a pair of clamping points on one end which are adapted to contact the slider; andwherein the tool block assembly further comprises:a top plate having a cavity;a bottom plate mound to the top plate and having a pair of slots for receiving the slider clamp and the suspension body clamp; anda backing plate mounted to the bottom plate for sealing the cavity in the top plate.