Abstract: Methods of operating a recording media press system are described. The method may include clamping, with a plurality of first tabs, an outer perimeter portion of a first embossing foil to a first die of a die press and clamping with a plurality of second tabs, an outer perimeter portion of a second embossing foil to a second die of the press. The method may also include receiving a magnetic recording disk in the die press, interleaving the plurality of first tabs with the plurality of second tabs to close the die press around the magnetic recording disk, and pressing the first and second embossing foils against the recording media disk to emboss a front and backside of the recording disk with a discrete track recording pattern.

Abstract: Recording media press systems and methods of operating such press systems. Press system embodiments include a first foil holder coupled to a first die, the first foil holder including a plurality of first tabs extending radially inward from the first die to clamp first portions of an outer perimeter of a first embossing foil against a surface of the first die and a second foil holder coupled to a second die, the second foil holder including a plurality of second tabs extending radially inward from the second die to clamp second portions of an outer perimeter of a second embossing foil against a surface of the second die. In an embodiment, the first and second outer perimeter portions are complementary arc segments to interdigitate the plurality of first tabs with the plurality of second tabs when the press is closed.