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Finite Element Analysis and Computational Framework for Optimizing Laser Surface Modified Ti-6Al-4V Femoral

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  • 1College of Electromechanically Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq.

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Laser Surface Remelting optimizes Ti-6Al-4V knee implants by adjusting melt pool depth. An optimal range of 15-25 μm balances surface properties and mechanical strength for better orthopedic implants.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Computational Mechanics
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V) are crucial for orthopedic implants due to excellent strength and biocompatibility.
  • Laser Surface Remelting (LSR) is a surface modification technique that enhances properties without affecting bulk material characteristics.
  • Optimizing LSR parameters is key to maximizing implant performance and longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of varying melt pool depths (MPDs) during LSR on the mechanical behavior of Ti-6Al-4V femoral components for Total Knee Replacement (TKR).
  • To identify an optimal MPD range that balances surface enhancement with mechanical integrity for improved implant performance.
  • To establish a computational framework for optimizing surface modification parameters in orthopedic applications.
Keywords:
FEAGUILSRMPDTKRTi-6Al-4V

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Main Methods:

  • Development of a three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model for Ti-6Al-4V femoral components.
  • Simulation of component behavior under four physiological loading conditions (compression, axial distraction, medial bending, lateral flexion) at 1300 N.
  • Application of a computational algorithm for automated evaluation and identification of optimal parameters, with experimental validation.

Main Results:

  • Increasing MPD from 0 μm to 30 μm resulted in a 4.2% increase in maximum von Mises stress under compression.
  • Displacement was reduced by up to 51.7% under axial distraction with increasing MPD.
  • An MPD of 20 μm demonstrated an optimal balance, reducing displacement by 48% while only increasing stress by 2.7%.

Conclusions:

  • The computational framework successfully identified 15-25 μm as the optimal MPD range for Ti-6Al-4V femoral components.
  • LSR parameters can be optimized to enhance surface properties while maintaining or improving mechanical integrity.
  • The validated computational approach provides a reliable method for optimizing surface modification strategies in orthopedic implants.