Conforming Fence For Vacuum Support Machining Operations

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20160365102A1
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14736186

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A process for slicing a row from an array of devices includes positioning an array such that a row physically interfaces with a conforming fence, applying a force to the fence to conform it to the mating face of the row, applying a vacuum force to the fence to secure it in conformal position with the row, and then slicing the row from the array. Applying the force to the fence to conform it to the row inhibits leakage associated with the vacuum force utilized to secure the fence with the row. A stronger hold of the row is provided, which can lead to more precise slicing of the row. A slicing tool includes a rotatable support that, in operation, is supported by an air bearing and hence is able to freely rotate to a position such that the fence conforms to a workpiece face.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC5601 GREAT OAKS PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95119

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beaucage, Jacey R San Jose, US 5 29
Gee, Glenn P San Jose, US 16 63
Olson, Trevor W San Jose, US 18 32

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