CMT Metal and Steel Dry Cut Saw Blade - 160mm x 20mm Bore, 30-Tooth FWF is a professional-grade circular saw blade engineered for clean, dry cutting of metal and steel without coolant. Built for industrial applications, this blade handles channel, studs, plates, rods, and pipes with precision, making it a reliable choice for contractors and fabricators who work with structural steel, EMT conduit, and tubing on miter saws, chop saws, and circular saws. The 160mm metric diameter and 20mm bore are sized specifically for metric-arbor machines, including Festool-compatible equipment, delivering accurate crosscuts in medium to thick metal stock.

Key Features

• 30-Tooth Flat with Alternate Chamfer (FWF) Grind at 8 deg. - this tooth geometry is engineered to produce clean, burr-free cuts in metal and steel without requiring coolant, reducing cleanup time and improving job-site efficiency.
• 0 deg. Cutting (Hook) Angle - a neutral hook angle controls the feed rate aggressively, preventing blade grab and reducing kickback risk when cutting hard metals like steel pipe and flat bar.
• 160mm Diameter with 20mm Bore and 2/6/32 Pin Hole - the metric dimensions match Festool and other metric-arbor circular saws and miter saws precisely, ensuring a secure, wobble-free mount.
• 0.079 in. Kerf Thickness and 0.064 in. Plate Thickness - a thin yet rigid plate minimizes material waste during each cut while maintaining blade stability at elevated speeds, which matters when cutting structural channel or rod.
• Maximum 6,000 RPM Rating - the blade is rated for high-speed operation, compatible with the motor speeds found in chop miter saws and circular saws used for metal fabrication tasks.
• HW (Tungsten Carbide) Tooth Material - hard-metal carbide tips resist wear and heat buildup during dry metal cutting, extending blade life compared to standard steel-toothed cutting wheels.
• Industrial Dry Cutter Design for Festool Machines - purpose-built for dry metal cutting applications on Festool circular saws and compatible chop miter machines, eliminating the need for messy cutting fluids at the work site.

Why This Product

• Designed specifically for dry cutting of metal and steel - no coolant, no fluid setup, and no post-cut cleaning of oily residue - which saves time on production floors and job sites where wet-cut saws are impractical.
• The 160mm metric diameter and 20mm bore make this blade a direct fit for Festool and other metric-arbor machines, so there is no need for adapters or makeshift fitment that can affect cut quality or safety.
• With a 30-tooth FWF configuration at 0 deg. hook, this blade is optimized for medium to thick metal stock - including pipes, tubes, rods, and plates - giving fabricators one blade that handles a wide range of structural steel cutting tasks.
• Tungsten carbide (HW) tooth material delivers extended service life in demanding metal-cutting environments, reducing blade change frequency and downtime on high-volume cutting operations.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 226.030.06H
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 160mm
• Bore Diameter: 20mm
• Pin Hole: 2/6/32
• Number of Teeth: 30
• Tooth Grind Type: FWF (Flat with Alternate Chamfer)
• Sharpening: 8 FWF
• Cutting Angle: 0 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.079 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.064 in.
• Maximum RPM: 6,000
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Product Class: SBMM (Metal and Steel Saw Blade)

Approved Applications

• Cutting metal channel and studs
• Cutting steel angles
• Cutting plates and flat bars
• Cutting pipes and tubes
• Cutting rods
• Cutting EMT conduit
• Crosscutting medium to thick steel stock

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this saw blade require cutting fluid or coolant during use?

No. This is an industrial dry cutter blade, meaning it is designed to cut metal and steel without any coolant or cutting fluid. The FWF tooth grind and tungsten carbide (HW) tips manage heat buildup during dry cutting, making it practical for job-site use on circular saws and miter saws.

What machines is this 160mm blade compatible with?

This blade is compatible with circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws that accept a 160mm diameter blade with a 20mm bore. It is specifically noted as an industrial dry cutter blade for Festool machines with metric-arbor configurations. The pin hole specification is 2/6/32.

What types of metal can this blade cut?

This blade is engineered for cutting metal and steel, including channel, studs, plates, flat bars, rods, pipes, tubes, and EMT conduit. It is rated for medium to thick material profiles in these categories.

What is the maximum safe operating speed for this blade?

The maximum rated speed is 6,000 RPM. Always confirm that the machine being used does not exceed this limit at the blade's operating diameter to ensure safe and accurate cutting performance.