Tribology and Mechanics of Magnetic Storage Devices

The increasing demand for high-density highly reliable magnetic recording requires a fundamental understanding of the tribology and mechanics of the interface between the magnetic head and the recording medium. This work offers a systematic compilation of current knowledge of tribology and mechanics as applied to magnetic storage devices. It treats all practical aspects, including surface roughness, friction, interface temperatures, wear, lubrication, lubricants and surface finishing. It incorporates ample experimental data and relevant properties of materials and surfaces, making the book useful for engineers and scientists working in the field. Intended for practicing engineers who need to solve reliability or tribology problems quickly, the volume should also be useful for research workers, academic engineers and graduate students in tribology and mechanics. Most of the theoretical results presented are broadly applicable in many areas of mechanical engineering.