Component
TIG welder
A precision welder that uses a tungsten electrode to join steel, stainless, and aluminum.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$1.1K
Quality
82 / 100
US completeness
26.9
Made in US
80,000 units
Current demand
300,000 units
US exports
6,400 units
Opportunity score
73.5
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$180M
Expected extra output: 40,000 units per year
Requires
Power source
- Weld inverter (default)
- Weld transformer
Tungsten
Housing
- Sheet-steel shell (default)
- Steel housing
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.