The spinstand V2002 with the media-testing
automation loads and unloads the cap of the vacuum chuck
and moves the disk stabilizer shroud on and off media without
operator's intervention. As a result, less time is required
for a media replacement, so the same number of disks can be
tested faster.
The automation for vacuum chuck is optional. The automation
for the disk stabilizer shroud is integrated into new V2002
spinstands and can be used for applications other than media
testing to avoid moving the shroud manually. Both automation
types are available for V2002 revision 9
and later.
Automated Disk Shroud Movement and Replacement of Vacuumand Chuck Cap:
- Most effective for media testing, when changing media frequently is a requirement.
- Reduces the time required to remove and replace the chuck cap and move the shroud back and
forth when media is changed.
- Simultaneously moves both the shroud and the chuck cap
into and out of testing position. The operator just changes
the media (see Figures 1 and 2).
- Automated disk shroud movement eliminates the need to manually release, move, and lock
the disk stabilizer shroud during media changes. Shroud position sensors ensure that the shroud is
in place around the disk before testing begins.
- Interchangeable shroud enables switching between different thickness and media sizes without
shimming each shroud.
- The automated disk shroud can be used with a fixed chuck.
Figure 1: The shroud and the chuck cap are in the testing position.
Figure 2: The shroud and the chuck cap are moved out of the testing position, and the operator changes media.
NOTE: The vacuum chuck is patent pending.
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