Table 2.
Parameter | Value |
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Samples | Biomedical grade NiTi wires (dimension: Ø 200 μm, Ø 400 μm) |
Polishing abrasive tools | Fe micron powder (Fe#200): 0.8 g PCD micro-tools: 1.0 g Grape seed oil (GSO): 400 µL |
PCD micro-tools | Grain size: 1, 3, 6 μm |
Rotational speeds | 600, 1200, 1800 rpm |
Finishing gap | 5 mm |
Vibration of polishing tools | Frequency (f): 10-Hz Amplitude (a): 3 mm |
Type of magnet | Neodymium magnet (Nd-Fe-B) |
Polishing times | 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 s |