A process for connecting metallic structural elements, in particular structural elements of a gas turbine, and a component made by the process, is disclosed. The connecting of corresponding connecting surfaces of the structural elements is performed by inductive high-frequency pressure welding and the structural elements consist of different or similar metallic materials with different permeabilities and/or thermal conductivities. During the inductive high-frequency pressure welding, at least one process-specific parameter is controlled in such a way that at least the connecting surfaces are respectively heated essentially simultaneously up to at least near the respective melting point of the metallic materials.