Effect of process parameters on plasma transferred arc additive manufactured 17-4PH using the Taguchi method

Key Points

• Additive manufacturing improved the performance metrics significantly with optimal settings derived from the Taguchi method.
• The analysis highlighted that variations in process parameters led to noticeable changes in the material properties, particularly hardness.
• Assessment using the Taguchi method provided a systematic approach to identify the best conditions for plasma transferred arc manufacturing.
• The findings suggest that optimizing process parameters may enhance the overall quality and efficiency of additive manufacturing.