Abstract: A system comprises a disk writer servo head and a controller. The disk writer servo head is configured to be positioned by a micro actuator. The disk writer servo head is also configured to substantially, continuously alternate between reading a first servo pattern and writing a second servo pattern until a disk is substantially, completely servo written. The first servo pattern establishes a first position of the disk writer servo head and the second servo pattern establishes a second position of the disk writer servo head. The controller is configured to control the operation of the disk writer servo head. The controller is also configured to compare the first and second positions to establish a position error. The micro actuator is configured to reposition the disk writer servo head in response to the position error prior to a next reading.

Abstract: A disk drive head suspension having a leaf-type gram load spring. One embodiment of the suspension includes a base plate and a load beam. The load beam is formed from a single piece of stainless steel and includes a mounting region, a beam region, a spring region between the mounting region and beam region, and a leaf spring extending from the beam region. The mounting region of the load beam is attached to the base plate, with a proximal end portion of the leaf spring overlaying the base plate. The leaf spring can have a formed bend in the z-height direction and is forced into a loaded state before the proximal end is welded to the base plate.