Laser Cutter (Below Zero)

Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Tools |
| Description | Cutting device suitable for penetrating standard titanium doors. |
| Build Time | 3 seconds |
| Size | 1 |
| Debug ID | lasercutter |
| Power Usage | Drains 17% of a normal battery per sealed door cut. Can cut approximately 5-6 doors per charge. |
Description
The laser cutter has many uses-- most of them laser-cutting. Use to open sealed doors and storage containers, and cut through ice bubbles, for an additional source of oxygen. ― PDA.
The Laser Cutter is a tool crafted at the Fabricator. Its primary function is opening sealed doors, sealed Supply Crates, sealed Ice Bubbles, and sealed Ice holes. When equipped, it emits light in a five-meter radius from the player.
Databank Entry
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The ultra high frequency laser cutter is tuned specifically to cut through titanium and plasteel based materials at a thickness of up to 10cm. This makes it an essential tool for construction, salvage and rescue operations, but ineffective on natural obstacles.
"The Alterra Laser Cutter: Who called the locksmith?"
Source: Scan Laser Cutter fragments
Crafting
Recipe
The blueprint for this item is unlocked by scanning Fragments or Sea Monkey Nests located in the Arctic Kelp Caves. It is crafted in the Fabricator.
- Diamond x2
- Battery x1
- Titanium x1
- Crystalline Sulfur x1
Fragments

| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Laser Cutter Fragment | Sea Monkey Nests, Arctic Kelp Caves, Koppa Mining Site, Phi Robotics Center, Twisty Bridges, Mercury II's Stern |
Debug ID: lasercutterfragment
Story Spoiler: Found in Mercury II's Stern.