Cost effective cartridge for a plasma arc torch

A cartridge consumable for a plasma arc torch, the cartridge consumable comprising:

• an outer component defining a substantially hollow body;
• an inner component, comprising at least an electrode, disposed within the hollow body of the outer component, the inner component comprising:
• a forward portion;
• an engagement feature disposed on the forward portion of the inner component, the engagement feature adapted to engage the forward portion of the inner component with the outer component by axially constraining the outer component relative to the forward portion of the inner component while permitting independent rotation of the inner and outer components relative to each other;
• and
• a rear portion substantially suspended within and without being in direct physical contact with the hollow body of the outer component upon the engagement of the forward portion of the inner component with the outer component via the engagement feature.