Abstract: In the method for manufacturing monocrystalline structures, parts or workpieces of metallic super-alloys on substrates with a monocrystalline structure or monocrystalline structures, the surface of the substrate is melted with an energy beam of high energy density from an energy source. The material which is to be introduced into the monocrystalline structure is supplied to the melted region of the substrate. The supplied material is completely melted. The energy input with the energy beam is regulated and/or controlled in such a manner that the speed of solidification and the temperature gradient lie in the dendritic crystalline region in the GV diagram, outside the globulitic region.

Abstract: This invention provides a apparatus for pulling up crystal bodies, which is capable of firmly clamping and safely pulling up large-diameter crystal bodies regardless of the location of the necked portions formed on the top of the crystal bodies. A large-diameter portion 52 and a necked portion 51 are formed on the top of the crystal body 5. The swaying members 12 of the necked-portion clamp 1 are capable of swaying upward and downward without restraint. The stopper 14 restrains the swaying members 12 to sway below the horizontal plane on which the swaying members 12a are located. The large-diameter portion 52 can pass through the clamp body 11 by lowering the necked-portion clamp 1 to sway the swaying members 12 upward. The swaying members 12 close to clamp the necked portion 51 when the necked-portion clamp 1 reaches a location near the necked portion 51. The distance between the necked-portion clamp 1 and the seed-crystal 3 is adjustable.