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.degree. F., and (iii) optionally nickel. The resultant repair has a solidus temperature of at least 1950.degree. F., preferably at least 2000.degree..

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.degree. 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.degree. F.

Abstract: A laser beam is used to weld two or more overlapping layers of metal together. The beam is applied through tubular clamping elements which engage and squeeze the metal layers to be welded. By inserting an inert gas within the tubular elements, an oxygen-free weld zone may be obtained. The laser beam is deflected to create a substantially spiral-shaped weld pattern.

Abstract: A laser welding apparatus and process is provided for edge welding sheets of metal to one another. The laser welding apparatus includes aligners to advance the edges to be welded into the laser beam. The apparatus includes first and second laser welders. The first laser welder is operative to eliminate the edge discontinuities and to effect an initial attachment of the edges to one another. The second laser welder provides a larger and stronger weld bead. The process includes first aligning the edges, second removing discontinuities therefrom and third laser welding the edges. The discontinuities preferably are removed by a laser apparatus with a rotating lens.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the removal of undesirable oxides from the surface of nickel-base or nickel-iron base alloys containing oxidizable aluminum and/or titanium prior to brazing. The alloy is heated in air at an elevated temperature for a time sufficient to form on the alloy surface a bilayered film comprised of a first oxide top layer containing at least titanium or aluminum and a second layer beneath the first comprised of the alloy composition substantially depleted of aluminum and/or titanium. The surface of the alloy is cleaned to remove the first oxide layer whereupon the remaining surface is in condition for brazing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brazing filler metal composition comprising, by weight, about 3.0% to 4.0% chromium, about 1.0%-2.0% boron; about 2.0%-2.5% silicon; about 1.0%-2.0% iron; about 5.0%-6.0% phosphorus; a maximum of about 0.06% carbon and the remainder nickel. Further disclosed is a vacuum brazing process utilizing said filler metal composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brazing filler metal composition comprising, by weight, about 8% to 11% chromium, 2.0%-3.0% boron, 3.0%-4.5% silicon, 2.5%-4.0% iron, 7.0%-9.0% tungsten, a maximum of about 0.06% carbon and the remainder nickel. Further disclosed is a vacuum brazing process utilizing said filler metal composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brazing filler metal composition comprising, by weight, about 8% to 11% chromium. 2.0%-3.0% boron, 3.0%-4.5% silicon, 2.5%-4.0% iron, 7.0%-9.0% tungsten, a maximum of about 0.06% carbon and the remainder nickel. Further disclosed is a vacuum brazing process utilizing said filler metal composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brazing filler metal composition comprising, by weight, about 3.0% to 4.0% chromium, about 1.0%-2.0% boron; about 2.0%-2.5% silicon; about 1.0%-2.0% iron; about 5.0%-6.0% phosphorus; a maximum of about 0.06% carbon and the remainder nickel. Further disclosed is a vacuum brazing process utilizing said filler metal composition.