Ni base superalloy components containing relatively large amounts of Al and Ti are known to be difficult to build up by a weld build up process without cracking. As the Al and Ti content of the superalloy is increased to improve the strength, the susceptibility to cracking is increased. It is shown herein that reducing the γ′ phase in the additive built up material improves robustness against cracking. A stepwise, controlled heating and cooling process is described to be used in cooperation with an additive build up process to reduce the γ′ present and thereby reduce cracking.
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