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The coatings were deposited at spray angles of 45\u00b0, 60\u00b0, 75\u00b0, and 90\u00b0 using a high-pressure cold spray system. A comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the spray angle and coating properties was conducted, with a particular focus on fracture toughness and porosity. Scratch testing, combined with real-time acoustic emission monitoring, enabled the precise identification of failure mechanisms and the assessment of coating integrity. The results indicate that microhardness and porosity are significantly influenced by the spray angle. The highest microhardness was achieved at a 45\u00b0 angle, while a 90\u00b0 angle resulted in the lowest porosity and superior bonding due to superior normal impact velocity. Fracture toughness was found to correlate with microstructural cohesion and particle deformation. Optimizing the incidence angle improved the coating performance by balancing strain hardening and ductility, thereby reducing the risk of premature failure. These findings are particularly relevant for industrial applications, where wear resistance and high-quality bonding are critical, such as in aerospace, automotive, and marine sectors. By adjusting the spray angles, manufacturers can enhance the longevity and reliability of the coated components, thus reducing maintenance costs and improving performance. This research highlights the importance of process parameters in achieving durable, high-quality coatings and emphasizes scratch testing as an effective, sustainable, and semi-destructive evaluation method for coating integrity.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/ma18020431","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,1,17]],"date-time":"2025-01-17T11:24:56Z","timestamp":1737113096000},"page":"431","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":5,"title":["Influence of Spray Angle on Scratch Resistance of Cold-Sprayed SS316L Deposits"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"18","author":[{"given":"Avneesh","family":"Kumar","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Research and Testing Institute Pilsen, 30100 Plzen, Czech Republic"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Marek","family":"Vostrak","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Research and Testing Institute Pilsen, 30100 Plzen, Czech Republic"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7354-3888","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Sarka","family":"Houdkova","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Research and Testing Institute Pilsen, 30100 Plzen, Czech Republic"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,1,17]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","unstructured":"Kafle, A., Silwal, R., Koirala, B., and Zhu, W. 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