IntroductionThis study investigates the influence of electrospark alloying (ESA) parameters on the morphological characteristics, microhardness, and abrasive wear resistance of coatings deposited on 1045 steel using VK15 alloy and R6M5 steel electrodes.MethodsCoatings were produced at specific processing times of 1 and 2 min/cm2. Their performance was evaluated through microhardness measurements and wear resistance tests in an abrasive environment at friction paths of 95 and 190 m.ResultsIncreas