Abstract: A method for determining a write inhibit threshold value for at least one head of a file during the file manufacturing process is disclosed. The method includes qualifying a test track for use in the determining of the write inhibit threshold value. The method further includes performing a write inhibit threshold determination process to obtain the write inhibit threshold value and then storing the write inhibit threshold value for use with the at least one head of the file.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe a method for producing gel beads comprising: depositing catalyzed sol droplets comprising a gel precursor into a moving dispensing medium, said medium being immiscible with the sol, and allowing gelation of the sol to occur in the moving dispensing medium thereby producing gel beads. This system utilizes a horizontally flowing dispensing medium where the catalyzed sol droplet is fully formed before deposited therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for surface modification treatment of a polymer, and products produced therefrom, in which a polymer is subjected to a surface modification treatment using a sulfuryl chloride (SO2Cl2)-based solution, followed by employing a reaction terminating agent capable of decomposing or neutralizing sulfuryl chloride to terminate the surface modification treatment. A thus-obtained polymeric fiber or fabric exhibits excellent properties, such as moisture diffusion and wicking properties, anti-pilling property, dyestuff dyeability and the like.