Research Article

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

Table 1

Parameters of shot for shot peening.

ShotTypical chemical composition (%)Average grain size (μm)Grain shapeHardness

Stainless steel shot – CrNiCr16–20400–900Spherical235 HV
Ni7–9
Si1.8–2.2
Mn0.7–1.2
C0.05–0.2
FeBal.

Nutshell granulesNonferrous, organic blasting media450–800AngularApprox. 2.5–3.5 mohs

Ceramic beadsZrO261.98125–250SphericalApprox. 7–7.5 mohs
SiO227.77
Al2O34.57
CaO3.47
TiO20.34
Fe2O30.14