Component
Grinding wheel
An abrasive wheel from alumina and a polymer bond.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$25
Quality
65 / 100
US completeness
33.1
Made in US
2,000,000 units
Current demand
6,000,000 units
US exports
160,000 units
Opportunity score
63.5
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$100M
Expected extra output: 500,000 units per year