Method and system of partial potting head slider to head suspension

摘要

A system and method are disclosed using a formed slider fixture to reduce the amount of adhesive or epoxy needed to couple a slider to a suspension. The adhesive is applied to the slider fixture or to the slider before coupling. In one embodiment, the slider fixture has a side forming plates on both edge sides of the slider. In one embodiment, the slider fixture has a third forming plate on the third side of the slider.