METHOD FOR FORMING A DIRECTIONALLY SOLIDIFIED REPLACEMENT BODY FOR A COMPONENT USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

摘要

A method of manufacturing a replacement body (99) for a component (W) is provided. The method includes the steps of: a) additively manufacturing a crucible (100) for casting of the replacement body (99); b) solidifying a metal material within the crucible (100) to form a directionally solidified microstructure within the replacement body (99); and c) removing the crucible (100) to reveal the directionally solidified replacement body (99).