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

Figure 5

Fracture surface (a) of unmodified sample (reference), (b) after shot peening using ceramics beads, and (c-d) of sample with same imperfections of the DMLS process.

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