Abstract: A method of repairing a blisk having a hub with circumferentially spaced blades. The method can include removing a portion of a blade and replacing the portion with a replacement piece. The method can further include welding the replacement portion to the blade. The method can further include at least one of inspecting the weld after the completion of the weld and prior to heat treatment, dimensionally inspecting the replacement piece after machining, peening the blade, and surface finishing the replacement piece.

Abstract: A system for repairing holes in a turbine engine component is provided. The system includes a turbine engine component including a front surface, a back surface, and a tapered surface extending from the front surface to the back surface, the tapered surface circumscribing the hole. The system further includes a plug configured to be welded to the turbine engine component, the plug including at least one tapered portion configured to contact the tapered surface when the plug is welded to the turbine engine component, and a die plate positioned on the back surface of the turbine engine component and including an aperture defined therethrough that is configured to collect flash generated when the plug is welded to the turbine engine component.