Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to techniques for forming a seal between parts of an overmold component. The overmold component includes a first part forming one or more thorough-holes and a second part overmolded to the first part. A through-hole may be, for example, a screw hole or an overmold material entrance hole. The through-holes formed by the first part are surrounded by an adhesive prior to overmolding the second part. After overmolding, the adhesive locally bonds the surface of the first part to the overmold part to make a seal around the through holes. For example, the overmold component may combine with a cover to form a housing of a disc drive or other electronic device defining an internal environment. In this example, the adhesive prevents external contaminants from entering the internal environment via the through-holes.

Abstract: An actuator and a method for using an actuator in a disc drive having a limited range of rotation wherein an actuator arm for providing motion for reading or writing data to or from media engages a shaft or post fixed within the actuator arm for communicating with the actuator arm by means of clips affixed to the shaft. The clips have flexible wings affixed to the actuator arm whereby the shaft and the actuator arm are held in a fixed relationship allowing the arm to rotate with respect to the shaft while movement between the actuator arm and the shaft other than by rotation is prevented by the shape of the flexible wings.