The present study investigates the influence of spray torch handling parameters such as the spray angle, spray distance, track pitch, and gun velocity on the deposition rate and the deposition quality of Atmospheric Plasma Sprayed WC-12Co coatings as well as Twin Wire Arc Sprayed WSC-Fe coatings. Based on results of light microscopical analysis similarities as well as fundamental differences in the sensitivity of the two spray processes, regarding changes in handling parameters, are discussed. Both coating systems show distinct changes of the deposition rate when varying the handling parameters. An empirical model could be determined to describe the coating deposition. This model enables an optimization of path planning processes by reducing the number of optimization loops. However, the coatings show visible changes in the microstructure, which have to be taken into consideration in order to guarantee the production of high quality coatings.

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