Component
Aluminum plate
Cast or stamped aluminum soleplate. Light and a better US metal path than stainless.
Criticality
Low
Unit cost
$4
Quality
62 / 100
US completeness
50.0
Made in US
4,000,000 units
Current demand
8,000,000 units
US exports
320,000 units
Opportunity score
45.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$60M
Expected extra output: 4,300,000 units per year