The CMT Stainless Steel Saw Blade - 7-1/4" x 5/8" - 48-Tooth FWF is an industrial-grade circular saw blade engineered specifically for cutting stainless steel channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, and rods cleanly and efficiently without coolant. Featuring a Flat with Alternate Chamfer (FWF) tooth geometry and industrial cermet carbide construction, this blade delivers precise, burr-minimizing cuts in common stainless steel grades on circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws. The 0 deg. hook angle and 48-tooth configuration make it the right tool for demanding metal fabrication and construction applications where clean dry cutting is required.

Key Features

• Flat with Alternate Chamfer (FWF) Tooth Grind - this engineered tooth geometry is purpose-built for stainless steel cutting, producing clean, burr-minimizing results without the need for cutting fluid or coolant, reducing mess and setup time on the job.
• Industrial Cermet Carbide Construction (HW) - hardwearing carbide material maintains a sharp cutting edge under the heat and stress of repeated stainless steel cuts, extending blade life in high-demand industrial and fabrication environments.
• 48-Tooth Blade Configuration - the high tooth count provides a smoother cut finish on metal profiles, channels, angles, plates, pipes, and rods, reducing secondary finishing work after cutting.
• 0 deg. Hook (Cutting) Angle - a neutral hook angle controls feed rate and reduces the risk of blade grabbing or kickback when cutting dense metal materials, supporting safer operation on circular saws and miter saws.
• 0.079" Kerf / 0.063" Plate Thickness - the blade's kerf-to-plate ratio provides structural rigidity throughout the cut while minimizing material waste, a meaningful advantage when working with costly stainless steel stock.
• 5/8" Bore with Knock-Out Pin Hole - the standard 5/8" arbor bore with knock-out pin compatibility ensures broad fitment across common circular saw, miter saw, and chop saw platforms without requiring adapters in most cases.
• Maximum 6,000 RPM Rating - rated for up to 6,000 RPM, this blade is compatible with the full range of standard 7-1/4" circular saw motors used in industrial metal cutting applications.

Why This Product

• Dry cutting stainless steel without coolant - the FWF tooth geometry and cermet carbide construction allow clean cuts in stainless steel grades 302, 303, and 304 without cutting fluid, making this blade practical for field and shop use where coolant systems are not available.
• Versatile across multiple metal profiles - engineered to cut channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, and rods, this blade covers a broad range of structural and fabrication stainless steel stock, reducing the need for multiple specialty blades.
• Fits widely available 7-1/4" circular saw platforms - the 7-1/4" diameter and 5/8" arbor bore match the most common circular saw, miter saw, and chop miter saw configurations, making this blade a straightforward replacement or upgrade without machine modifications.
• Industrial cermet carbide for sustained performance - the HW cermet carbide specification is suited for industrial repetitive cutting demands, offering durability in production environments where blade replacement frequency and downtime are cost concerns.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 226.548.07
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Blade Diameter: 7-1/4"
• Bore Diameter: 15.88mm (5/8")
• Number of Teeth: 48
• Tooth Grind Type: FWF (Flat with Alternate Chamfer)
• Kerf Thickness: 0.079"
• Plate Thickness: 0.063"
• Cutting Angle: 0 deg.
• Sharpening: 8 FWF
• Pin Hole: Knock Out
• Material (Carbide): HW (Industrial Cermet Carbide)
• Maximum RPM: 6,000
• Macro Class: SB
• Class: SBIN

Approved Applications

• Cutting stainless steel channels and studs
• Cutting stainless steel angles and plates
• Cutting stainless steel pipes and rods
• Crosscuts on stainless steel 302, 303, and 304
• Industrial circular saw metal cutting applications
• Miter saw and chop miter saw metal cutting

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this blade require coolant or cutting fluid when cutting stainless steel?

No. This blade is engineered for clean, dry cutting of stainless steel without the use of coolant or cutting fluid. The FWF tooth geometry and industrial cermet carbide construction support dry operation on stainless steel grades 302, 303, and 304.

What types of stainless steel can this blade cut?

This blade is designed for stainless steel grades 302, 303, and 304, covering a wide range of structural and fabrication profiles including channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, and rods. Performance is not guaranteed on harder grades such as 316.

What machines is this blade compatible with?

This blade is compatible with 7-1/4" circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws that accept a 5/8" arbor bore. The knock-out pin hole provides additional compatibility across common saw platforms. Maximum operating speed is 6,000 RPM.

What does the FWF tooth grind mean and why does it matter for metal cutting?

FWF stands for Flat with Alternate Chamfer - a tooth geometry specifically engineered for cutting metal, steel, and steel alloys. This grind pattern produces cleaner, more controlled cuts with reduced burring compared to wood-cutting profiles, making it suited for stainless steel fabrication work where cut quality matters.

Note: Performance is not guaranteed on harder stainless steel grades such as 316.