Surface texturing of Ti–6Al–4V with linear and dimple geometry using ArF laser.
An improvement in nano-hardness to 4–6 GPa as compared to 2 GPa of Ti–6Al–4V.
Increased fretting wear resistance of laser textured surface.
Improved corrosion resistance and bioactivity of laser textured surface.
No cytotoxic substances were produced due to texturing in MC3T3-E1 cell environment.