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This study proposes a welding reinforcement strategy based on femtosecond laser surface microstructuring regulation. First, high-precision and controllable microgroove structures were fabricated on the PVC surface, and the joint welding strength was significantly enhanced via the macroscopic mechanical interlocking effect. The influence of groove width, depth, spacing, and configuration on welding performance was systematically investigated. Subsequently, combined with fracture morphology characterization and finite element simulation, the interfacial reinforcement mechanism and stress regulation law of the microgroove structures were revealed. The results indicate that under the optimal process parameters (groove width = 70 \u03bcm, depth = 70 \u03bcm, spacing = 130 \u03bcm, welding power = 13 W), the joint with vertical groove structures achieves a maximum shear strength of 15.4 MPa, which is significantly superior to that of untreated joints. 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