| 摘要 |
According to one embodiment, there is provided a method of lapping a row bar in which perpendicular magnetic heads each including a read element as well as a main pole and a return yoke are formed. The method includes preparing a row bar in which first lapping guides are formed close to the read element and second lapping guides are formed close to the main pole, mounting the row bar on a lapping machine so as to allow a lapping surface of the row bar to face a lapping plate, and carrying out lapping while controlling pressure applied to the row bar on the basis of resistance values of the first and second lapping guides. |
