Inventors:
Dennis Quinto Cruz - Longmont CO, US
David Maxwell Harrold - Longmont CO, US
Grant Nicholas Hester - Longmont CO, US
Timothy Ronald Brown - Westminster CO, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
B08B 7/04, B08B 7/00
US Classification:
134 18, 134 1, 134 33, 134 34, 134 37, 134 56 R, 134 57 R, 134 58 R, 134172, 134182, 134198, 153001, 15319, 15320, 15345, 15405
Abstract:
An apparatus and associated method are provided for treating a workpiece with a cryogenic impingement fluid. A fixture supports the workpiece in an upright position and operably connects an electrical component of the workpiece to a power source in the supported position. A cryogenic impingement fluid applicator sprays a stream of the cryogenic impingement fluid against the supported workpiece and laterally moves the stream in accordance with a predetermined path. A shield deflects the stream of cryogenic impingement fluid to prevent the stream from contacting at least a part of the workpiece as the stream is moved along the predetermined path.