Effect of Shot Peening on the Mechanical Properties and Cytotoxicity Behaviour of Titanium Implants Produced by 3D Printing Technology

Figure 2

The cross section of specimens showing modified surface layer after shot peening using the pressure of 0.4 MPa: (a) unmodified surface after DMLS (reference sample); (b) shot made of CrNi steel; (c) nutshell granules; (d) ceramic beads.

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