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Optimization of Parameters of Block-Shaped Support Tooth Structure Using Orthogonal Experimental Design in Laser

Zhongli Li¹, Guosheng Fei¹, Daijian Wu^1,2

¹Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Advanced Manufacturing Technology of Ramjet Engines, Sichuan Polytechnic University, Deyang 618000, China.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

|May 4, 2026

Summary

Optimizing block support parameters in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) significantly improves the accuracy and reduces deformation of overhanging structures. This research identifies key settings for high-quality part formation with easier support removal.

Keywords:

L-PBF Taguchi experimental design additive manufacturing parameter optimization support structure

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Additive Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering

Background:

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) faces challenges with overhanging structures, including warping, powder adhesion, and poor accuracy.
Inconel 625 alloy is used to investigate support-part interface optimization for improved part quality.

Purpose of the Study:

Optimize block support parameters for Inconel 625 alloy in LPBF to enhance forming accuracy and support removability.
Minimize support structures while achieving high-quality overhanging part formation.

Main Methods:

Employed Taguchi experimental design to systematically analyze key block support parameters: tooth height, tooth top length, tooth base length, and tooth base spacing.
Evaluated forming accuracy and support removability as optimization targets for overhanging structures.

Main Results:

Tooth top length critically impacts forming accuracy and support removal difficulty; longer lengths reduce deformation but increase removal challenges.
Optimal parameters identified: tooth height 0.4 mm, tooth top length 0.7 mm, tooth base length 1.0 mm, tooth base spacing 0.3 mm.
Validation confirmed good forming accuracy (-0.208 mm deformation) with the optimized configuration.

Conclusions:

The study provides a theoretical basis and practical guidance for designing optimal block supports in LPBF for overhanging structures.
The identified parameter set effectively balances forming quality and support removability, enhancing LPBF process reliability.