Component
Band saw
A saw that cuts metal or wood with a continuous steel blade.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$1.2K
Quality
68 / 100
US completeness
26.9
Made in US
40,000 units
Current demand
150,000 units
US exports
3,200 units
Opportunity score
68.5
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$100M
Expected extra output: 20,000 units per year
Requires
Frame
- Sheet-steel shell (default)
- Iron machine casting
Motor
- Induction motor (default)
- Small electric motor
Saw blade
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.