Abstract
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been the most commonly used bearing material in arti cial hip and knee replacements. But wear and wear debris of UHMWPE has been the most important problem which cause aseptic loosening and revision surgery of these replacements. For enhangement of wear resistance, new generation UHMWPE materials have been developed and di erent surface modi cation techniques have been tried. The objective of this study is to determine the e ect of surface dimples on wear behavior of conventional UHMWPE and vitamin E blended UHMWPE (VE-UHMWPE) in ultra-pure water lubrication conditions. Pin-on-disc tribotester was used for measurement of friction coe cient and wear. 0.5 mm in diameter dimples were machined on the surfaces of UHMWPE and VE-UHMWPE discs. CoCrMo pins were used as counter surface. Results were evaluated in terms of materials and presence of dimples.
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