CMT Industrial Panel Sizing Saw Blade - 500mm diameter, 72-tooth TCG is a heavy-duty circular saw blade engineered for industrial panel sizing machines handling full-size single sheets and stacked multiple panels. With a 60mm bore diameter and COMBI7 pin hole pattern, this blade mounts directly to professional panel saws and delivers clean, chip-free cuts through melamine, double-sided laminate, chipboard, and MDF in high-volume production environments. The 72-tooth Triple Chip Grind geometry and 16 deg. hook angle work together to produce precise, splintering-free results across demanding industrial cutting cycles.

Key Features

• Triple Chip Grind (TCG) tooth geometry - alternating flat and chamfered teeth shear through hard laminate surfaces and abrasive composite panels without chipping edges, preserving finished panel quality in production runs.
• 72-tooth configuration - high tooth count increases the number of cutting contacts per revolution, resulting in a finer, smoother cut surface across melamine, chipboard, and double-sided laminate panels.
• 500mm blade diameter with 60mm bore - sized for large-format industrial panel sizing machines, allowing full-depth cuts through thick composite panels and stacked sheet materials in a single pass.
• COMBI7 pin hole pattern - compatible with standard industrial panel sizing machine arbor configurations, ensuring secure, vibration-free seating on COMBI-equipped machines for consistent cut accuracy.
• 4.8mm kerf thickness with 3.5mm plate - the wider kerf removes material cleanly while the thinner plate reduces blade flex and keeps the blade running true, contributing to straight, accurate panel cuts.
• 16 deg. hook (cutting) angle - optimized for panel sizing applications, this hook angle balances aggressive feed rates with controlled chip formation, reducing tearout on laminated and veneered surfaces.
• HW (tungsten carbide) tipped teeth - carbide tipping provides the hardness needed to stay sharp through extended runs on abrasive materials like MDF and chipboard, reducing downtime for blade changes.

Why This Product

• Built for industrial panel sizing machines - the 500mm diameter, 60mm bore, and COMBI7 pin hole are specifically matched to professional panel sizing equipment, so the blade seats and performs exactly as the machine requires without adapters or modifications.
• TCG geometry protects finished panel surfaces - when cutting melamine and double-sided laminate, chip-free edges matter for downstream use. The Triple Chip Grind design is purpose-selected for these sensitive, pre-finished materials.
• Scales to both single-sheet and multi-panel cutting - whether sizing one panel or a stack of multiple panels in a single pass, the 72-tooth configuration and 500mm diameter maintain consistent edge quality across varying batch sizes.
• Tungsten carbide tipping sustains performance in abrasive materials - MDF and chipboard accelerate edge wear on ordinary blades. The HW carbide tips resist that wear, keeping the blade performing reliably through longer production cycles before resharpening is needed.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 282.072.20U
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Blade Diameter: 500mm
• Bore Diameter: 60mm
• Pin Hole: COMBI7
• Number of Teeth: 72
• Tooth Grind Type: TCG (Triple Chip Grind)
• Kerf (Teeth) Thickness: 4.8mm
• Plate Thickness: 3.5mm
• Hook (Cutting) Angle: 16 deg.
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Industrial panel sizing of single sheets
• Industrial panel sizing of multiple stacked panels
• Cutting melamine panels
• Cutting double-sided laminate panels
• Cutting chipboard panels
• Cutting MDF panels

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of machine is this blade designed for?

This blade is designed for industrial panel sizing machines. It features a 500mm diameter, 60mm bore, and COMBI7 pin hole pattern to mount directly on panel sizing equipment with COMBI arbor configurations.

What does TCG (Triple Chip Grind) mean and why does it matter for panel cutting?

Triple Chip Grind refers to the alternating flat-top and chamfered tooth pattern on this blade. This geometry is specifically effective for cutting pre-finished panel materials such as melamine and double-sided laminate, where chip-free, clean edges on both faces of the panel are essential to finished product quality.

Can this blade cut both single sheets and stacked multiple panels?

Yes. According to the product specifications, this blade is intended for sizing single sheets and multiple panels, making it suitable for varying production configurations on industrial panel sizing machines.

What does the HW tooth material designation indicate?

HW stands for tungsten carbide, the material used for the cutting tips on this blade. Tungsten carbide tips are significantly harder than steel, allowing the blade to maintain sharpness through extended cutting runs on abrasive materials such as MDF, chipboard, and laminated panels before resharpening is required.