CMT Orange Chrome Saw Blade HW 350 x 30 T108 5ATB is a professional-grade 350mm circular saw blade engineered for ultra-fine crosscutting in wood, plywood, veneered plywood, melamine, laminate, and chipboard. With 108 alternating top bevel teeth and a 30mm metric bore, this blade delivers the clean, splinter-free cuts that demanding woodworkers and finish carpenters rely on when working with metric-arbor machines, track saws, miter saws, and slide miter saws. The distinctive orange chrome coating is not just a visual signature - it is a functional chromium layer that actively resists corrosion and extends blade service life in high-production environments.

Key Features

• 108-Tooth ATB 15 deg. Grind - the alternating top bevel configuration with a 15 deg. sharpening angle slices cleanly across wood grain and composite surfaces, minimizing tearout and producing finish-ready edges on melamine and laminate without secondary sanding.
• Orange Chrome Coating - a chromium layer electrolytically deposited on the steel plate increases wear resistance and protects against corrosion, keeping the blade performing longer even in humid or dusty shop conditions.
• 5 deg. Hook (Cutting) Angle - the controlled positive hook angle balances aggressive feed with stable chip removal, reducing the risk of kickback and giving operators confident control during crosscuts in dense hardwoods and engineered sheet goods.
• 30mm Metric Bore with COMBI3 Pin Hole - the standard 30mm arbor bore combined with the COMBI3 pin hole configuration ensures broad compatibility across European and metric-standard track saws, miter saws, and slide compound miter saws without requiring adapter bushings.
• HW (Hardmetal/Carbide) Tooth Material - tungsten carbide tipping provides exceptional edge retention far beyond standard high-speed steel blades, meaning longer intervals between sharpenings and consistent cut quality throughout extended production runs.
• 5,500 RPM Maximum Speed Rating - rated for up to 5,500 RPM, this blade is matched to the power output of modern track saws and sliding miter saws, ensuring safe operation and optimized surface finish at machine-rated speeds.
• Laser-Cut Steel Plate - precision laser cutting holds tight dimensional tolerances on the plate body, contributing to stable, vibration-free cutting performance and repeatable accuracy across long ripping and crosscutting sessions.
• Polymer-Filled Sound-Dampening Slots - laser-cut slots filled with polymer material absorb vibration and reduce operational noise, making this blade a practical choice for shop environments where operator comfort and workpiece stability matter.
• Tri-Metal Silver Brazing - Silver-Copper-Silver brazing secures each carbide tooth to the plate, preventing tooth loss under the stress of demanding cuts in dense or abrasive materials like chipboard and laminate.
• Precision Sharpening on Every Tooth - each of the 108 teeth is individually sharpened to tight tolerances, guaranteeing consistent cut quality from the first pass and contributing to a longer usable blade lifetime before resharpening is needed.

Why This Product

• With 108 ATB-ground carbide teeth on a 350mm plate, this blade is purpose-built for the highest standard of crosscutting in melamine, laminate, and veneered plywood - materials where chipping and tearout are the most costly finishing problems to fix after the cut.
• The 30mm bore with COMBI3 pin hole geometry makes this blade a direct fit for a wide range of metric-standard track saws, miter saws, and slide miter saws, eliminating the need for adapter rings and reducing setup time on the job.
• The orange chrome coating combined with HW carbide teeth addresses two of the most common blade failures - corrosion-related plate degradation and premature tooth dulling - making this a cost-effective long-term investment for high-volume cutting operations.
• At a 5,500 RPM rating, this blade is matched to the performance envelope of full-size professional track and sliding miter saws, so operators do not need to derate their machines or sacrifice cutting speed to run it safely.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 285.708.14M
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 350mm
• Number of Teeth: 108
• Bore Diameter: 30mm
• Pin Hole: COMBI3
• Tooth Grind Type: ATB 15
• Cutting Angle: 5 deg.
• Tooth Material: HW (Hardmetal Carbide)
• Maximum RPM: 5,500
• Coating: Orange Chrome

Approved Applications

• Crosscuts in solid wood and hardwood
• Cutting plywood and veneered plywood
• Melamine-faced panels and boards
• Laminate surfaces
• Chipboard and particleboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is this 350mm blade compatible with?

This blade is designed for metric-arbor machines with a 30mm bore, including track saws, miter saws, slide miter saws, and cordless circular saws that accept a 350mm diameter blade. The COMBI3 pin hole configuration broadens compatibility across a wide range of European and metric-standard machines without requiring an adapter bushing.

What does the ATB 15 tooth grind mean for cut quality?

ATB stands for Alternating Top Bevel. On this blade, each tooth is beveled at 15 deg. and alternates direction from tooth to tooth. This geometry slices cleanly across wood fibers and composite face materials, significantly reducing tearout and chipping on sensitive surfaces like melamine, laminate, and veneered plywood - making it ideal for fine crosscutting applications where surface finish is critical.

What is the maximum safe operating speed for this blade?

This blade is rated for a maximum of 5,500 RPM. Always verify that your machine's no-load RPM does not exceed this figure before mounting the blade. Operating above the rated speed is unsafe and can cause blade failure.

What is the difference between the kerf (cutting width) and the plate thickness on this blade?

Based on the CMT product description, this blade has a kerf of 3.5mm and a plate thickness of 2.5mm. The wider kerf relative to the plate provides the necessary side clearance to prevent binding during the cut, while the thinner plate reduces material waste and the power demand on the saw motor - a practical advantage when cutting with track saws or cordless machines.