Patent ID: 8545164

Claim:
A system for changing an orientation of a plurality of row bars used for manufacturing magnetic heads, the system comprising: a base support comprising: a top surface; and at least one support arm positioned on the top surface and configured to rotate relative to the top surface from a first position to a second position; a tray assembly coupled to the at least one support arm, the tray assembly comprising: a first tray comprising a plurality of first channels, each configured to retain one of the row bars in an initial position; a transfer substrate comprising a plurality of transfer channels, each configured to receive one of the row bars from the first tray as the support arm moves from the first position to the second position; and a second tray comprising a plurality of second channels, each configured to receive one of the row bars from the transfer substrate and to retain the one of the row bars in a final position, wherein the first tray and second tray are configured to sandwich the transfer substrate, wherein the row bars in the final position are rotated by a preselected number of degrees from the initial position.