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Influence of electro-polishing characteristics on needle-tissue interaction forces

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  • Mubita Kapui
  • Ramesh Kuppuswamy

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The electro-polishing process was applied to stainless steel 304 with the aim of improving its surface texture. The electrolyte was a mixture of H2O, H2SO4 (98%) and H3PO4 (85%) at a volume ratio of 2:3:5. Gravimetric analysis and stylus profilometry were used to analyze the samples. It was observed that the material removed during the electro-polishing process could be controlled to an error limit of 6%. The surfaces obtained showed improved cleanness and reduced surface roughness (Ra). Hypodermic needles were then electro-polished using the same parameters with the aim of reducing forces during needle insertion into tissue. The needle tips were analyzed using a SEM. The needles were tested using silicone phantoms as a tissue substitute. The forces during insertion were less for all the electro-polished needles, with the most consistent results obtained at a current density of 0.66 A/cm2. A theoretical model of the needle insertion forces at different insertion depths was developed.

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  • Mubita Kapui & Ramesh Kuppuswamy, 2017. "Influence of electro-polishing characteristics on needle-tissue interaction forces," African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 9(6), pages 707-715, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rajsxx:v:9:y:2017:i:6:p:707-715
    DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2017.1359446
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