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stiction

(STatic frICTION) A type of hard disk failure in which the read/write heads stick to the platters. The lubricant used on certain drives heats up and liquifies. When the disk is turned off, it cools down and can become like a glue.


stiction [′stik·shən]
(mechanics)
Friction that tends to prevent relative motion between two movable parts at their null position.


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As shown in Figure 2, most CAPM programs, such as Matrikon's ProcessDoctor, will convert real-time measurements of controller operating mode, present value, set point and output into daily indicators such as variance index, oscillation index, valve stiction index, utilization index, economic performance index, etc.
In particular, if contamination reaches roller guide tracks and the capstan shaft, stiction can occur during load and unload, causing the media to jam up in the drive.
RPI CAT will develop and provide robotic and automation expertise; UTD, nanoscale fabrication technologies; and UNT, surface science for friction and stiction control.
 
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