Abstract:
A method of repairing damages in a superalloy component is disclosed wherein existing brazed joints and protective coatings are not harmed. The method entails the use of a silicon-free metal mixture comprising (i) a low melting alloy having a liquidus below the temperature to be used to deposit the metal mixture, (ii) an alloy melting above about 2100 DEG F, and (iii) optionally nickel. The resultant repair has a solidus temperature of at least 1950 DEG F, preferably at least 2000 DEG F.
Abstract:
A silicon-free metal powder mixture suitable for filling holes, slots and widegap joints in high temperature superalloys and/or for reforming damaged or missing surface extensions thereof, and capable of being processed at a temperature of about 2000°F. The semi-solid metal mixture has a sufficiently high surface tension and viscosity to be essentially non-flowing at the processing temperature so that it retains its applied shape and location without flowing during processing. The metal mixture after processing has a solidus temperature of at least 1950°F.