Research Article
Parametric Appraisal of Process Parameters for Adhesion of Plasma Sprayed Nanostructured YSZ Coatings Using Taguchi Experimental Design
Table 2
Control factors with their selected levels.
| | Levels | Unit |
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A: Torch input power | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | kW |
B: Torch to base distance | 75 | 100 | 125 | 150 | mm |
C: Molten particle velocity | 200 | 225 | 250 | 275 | m/sec |
D: Particle temperature | 2500 | 2600 | 2700 | 2800 |
°C |
E: Surface roughness | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | μm |
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