https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X2550088XCited by:0 (Source: Crossref)
Abstract
The surface wettability of laser-textured Ti-6Al-4V and 316L SS is compared in this work. The surface of Ti-6Al-4V and 316L SS was micro-laser textured with varying dimple distances with the help of a nanosecond fiber laser. The composition of the material is evaluated using Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy and the surface roughness of the laser-textured samples was evaluated using a 3D optical profilometer. The results of the measurement of contact angle reveal information on the substrate’s wettability. The contact angle of Ti-6Al-4V was significantly reduced from 94.99∘ to 56.46∘ for 100μm dimple distance at 98% energy while 316L SS contact angle was reduced from 150∘ to 60.21∘ for 200μm at 98% energy.
