From Able Electropolishing Company, Inc.

The subject is an integral part in the handling of hard
drive components. Each arm on the 'Comb' has a tolerance of +/-
.0002". There must be a smooth finish on the angle of each arm.
Smoothness is necessary to pickup and push five platens.

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