Abstract: A process of producing an article and an article made are provided. The process includes producing a near-net shape component. The process includes forming a consolidation shell by additive manufacturing. The consolidation shell defines an interior space having a geometry corresponding to a component. A metallic powder is provided to the interior space. Gas is removed from the interior space. The metallic powder is consolidated in the consolidation shell under sufficient heat and pressure to form the near-net shape component.

Abstract: A process of producing an article and an article made are provided. The process includes producing a near-net shape component. The process includes forming a consolidation shell by additive manufacturing. The consolidation shell defines an interior space having a geometry corresponding to a component. A metallic powder is provided to the interior space. Gas is removed from the interior space. The metallic powder is consolidated in the consolidation shell under sufficient heat and pressure to form the near-net shape component.

Abstract: A method and container for forming billets using hot isostatic pressing is provided. The method and container prevent or minimize the diffusion of metals between a high value powder alloy and the container used for hot isostatic pressing. In one exemplary embodiment, a diffusion barrier is placed on the container between the powder and the container to control diffusion therebetween.

Abstract: Described is a process of producing a component from a gamma prime or gamma double prime precipitation-strengthened nickel-base superalloy. The process includes forming a powder of the superalloy and filling a can with the powder wherein the can includes nickel-chromium-molybdenum-niobium alloy. The can is evacuated and sealed in a controlled environment. The can and the powder are consolidated at a temperature, time, and pressure to produce a consolidation. The consolidated billet is forged at a temperature and strain rate to produce a forging with a uniform fine grain throughout. A further aspect described is a mold including a nickel-chromium-molybdenum-niobium alloy can.