Angular J c measurements at 77 K in-field, on an ISD REBCO coated conductor using a straightforward mechanical scribing technique to reduce tape width

E - J traces have been measured on an inclined substrate deposition coated conductor up to 0.7 T as a function of angle at 77K. A large change in J c is seen on reversal of the direction of the magnetic field, associated with different surface barriers to flux nucleation. The effect of angular hysteresis and field hysteresis on J c has been found to be much smaller. Narrow bridges have been successfully fabricated by a simple scribing technique using a diamond-tipped scribe and a template. These bridges have been made from 1.4 mm to 4 mm width on the 12 mm width tape, which decrease I c linearly with width. Measurements before and after the heat treatment for strain gauge glue curing at 170 °C for 120 min have been made and confirm there is no systematic decrease in J c .