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Influence of Magnetorheological Finishing on Surface Topography and Functional Performance of Shoulder Joint Cap Surface.

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Title: Influence of Magnetorheological Finishing on Surface Topography and Functional Performance of Shoulder Joint Cap Surface.
Authors: Singh, Manpreet, Singh, Gagandeep, Abu-Malouh, Riyad, Chauhan, Sumika, Vashishtha, Govind
Source: Materials (1996-1944); Jul2025, Vol. 18 Issue 14, p3397, 17p
Subject Terms: SURFACE topography, SHOULDER joint, MICROHARDNESS, WEAR resistance, SURFACE texture, FINISHES & finishing, ARTIFICIAL implants
Abstract: The surface quality of biomedical implants, such as shoulder joint caps, plays a critical role in their performance, longevity, and biocompatibility. Most biomedical shoulder joints fail to reach their optimal functionality when finished through conventional techniques like grinding and lapping due to their inability to achieve nanometer-grade smoothness, which results in greater wear and friction along with potential failure. The advanced magnetorheological finishing (MRF) approach provides enhanced surface quality through specific dimensional control material removal. This research evaluates how MRF treatment affects the surface roughness performance and microhardness properties and wear resistance behavior of cobalt–chromium alloy shoulder joint caps which have biocompatible qualities. The study implements a magnetorheological finishing system built with an electromagnetic tool to achieve the surface roughness improvements from 0.35 µm to 0.03 µm. The microhardness measurements show that MRF applications lead to a rise from HV 510 to HV 560 which boosts the wear protection of samples. After MRF finishing, the coefficient of friction demonstrates a decrease from 0.12 to 0.06 which proves improved tribological properties of these implants. The results show that MRF technology delivers superior benefits for biomedical use as it extends implant life span and decreases medical complications leading to better patient health outcomes. The purposeful evaluation of finishing techniques and their effects on implant functionality demonstrates MRF is an advanced technology for upcoming orthopedic implants while yielding high precision and enhanced durability and functional output. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The surface quality of biomedical implants, such as shoulder joint caps, plays a critical role in their performance, longevity, and biocompatibility. Most biomedical shoulder joints fail to reach their optimal functionality when finished through conventional techniques like grinding and lapping due to their inability to achieve nanometer-grade smoothness, which results in greater wear and friction along with potential failure. The advanced magnetorheological finishing (MRF) approach provides enhanced surface quality through specific dimensional control material removal. This research evaluates how MRF treatment affects the surface roughness performance and microhardness properties and wear resistance behavior of cobalt–chromium alloy shoulder joint caps which have biocompatible qualities. The study implements a magnetorheological finishing system built with an electromagnetic tool to achieve the surface roughness improvements from 0.35 µm to 0.03 µm. The microhardness measurements show that MRF applications lead to a rise from HV 510 to HV 560 which boosts the wear protection of samples. After MRF finishing, the coefficient of friction demonstrates a decrease from 0.12 to 0.06 which proves improved tribological properties of these implants. The results show that MRF technology delivers superior benefits for biomedical use as it extends implant life span and decreases medical complications leading to better patient health outcomes. The purposeful evaluation of finishing techniques and their effects on implant functionality demonstrates MRF is an advanced technology for upcoming orthopedic implants while yielding high precision and enhanced durability and functional output. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:19961944
DOI:10.3390/ma18143397