Title :
Finite element simulation of a helical scanner with head/tape contacts
Author :
Kwon, Haesung ; Wahl, Michael H. ; Talke, Frank E.
Author_Institution :
Center for Magnetic Recording Res., California Univ., San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
fDate :
9/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The head/tape interface for a helical scanner is simulated using finite element methods in conjunction with a two-stage zooming technique. The head/tape spacing is investigated as a function of velocity and tension as well as surface roughness of the tape. Contact pressure is calculated using experimentally determined parabolic asperity compliance curves. The results show that head/tape spacing is limited by surface roughness
Keywords :
finite element analysis; magnetic heads; magnetic recording; magnetic tape equipment; mechanical contact; asperity compliance; contact pressure; finite element simulation; head/tape contact; head/tape spacing; helical scanner; surface roughness; two-stage zooming; Assembly; Atmospheric modeling; Finite element methods; Newton method; Nonlinear equations; Rough surfaces; Shape; Stress; Surface roughness; Viscosity;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
