Evaluation of Topographical Co-Cr-Mo Alloy Surface Changes After Various Finishing Treatments

Abstract

PurposeTo quantify the influence of three different finishing treatments on the cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo) alloy surface based on stereometric analysis parameters.Materials and methodsEighteen specimens were casted from an extra-hard alloy (Wironit®, BEGO, Bremen, Germany). The samples were distributed into three groups (n = 6 samples per group) dependent on different polishing techniques applied, as follows: A group, only electropolished (EP) samples; B group, after EP, an additional mechanical polishing process was applied to the surface by rubber discs and a polishing paste (RP); C group, after EP, an additional mechanical polishing process was completed by rubber discs, polishing paste and finally by a rotating deer leather wheel (RPDL). Samples were imaged by atomic force microscopy (AFM) in a contact mode, in air, at room temperature.ResultsThe evaluation of the microtexture of the sample surface was made based on the 3-D roughness parameters. The lowest statistical surface roughness parameters were found in the RP samples, whereas the highest values were obtained from the EP samples.ConclusionsThe experiments described can help manufacturers identify the most appropriate parameters and their ranges within which optimal surface characteristics can be achieved.

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