Component
Plasma cutter
A machine that cuts plate with a jet of ionized gas from a copper nozzle.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$1.4K
Quality
80 / 100
US completeness
22.1
Made in US
40,000 units
Current demand
180,000 units
US exports
3,200 units
Opportunity score
77.3
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$150M
Expected extra output: 25,000 units per year
Requires
Power source
- Weld inverter (default)
- Weld transformer
Copper
Housing
- Sheet-steel shell (default)
- Steel housing
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.