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Table 2.
Comparison of the leading time to form the micro-dimple patterns on the stainless steel surface between the end-milling and the present micro-texturing.
| Micro end-milling | Time (ks) | Present micro-texturing | Time (ks) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation of CAD data | Geometric modeling of 2D micro-patterns | – | Geometric modeling of 2D micro-patterns | – |
| Construction of data for machining | Building-up of CAM data from CAD data | 360 | Transformation from CAD data to printing commands | 1.8 |
| Fine machining | End-milling process and polishing | 1000 | Plasma nitriding and Sand-blasting | 16.2 |
| Total | 1360 | 18 |
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