CMT Industrial Scoring Conical Blade - 125 x 45mm, 24 Tooth (CO+FLAT) is a precision-ground scoring saw blade engineered for industrial panel sizing applications. Designed for use on machines with vertical regulation of the scoring blade, this 125mm conical scoring blade pairs with thick kerf or panel sizing blades to produce clean, chip-free cuts through melamine and laminated panel materials. The CO+FLAT tooth geometry - a combination of conical grind and flat top - scores the bottom face of the panel before the main blade passes through, eliminating tearout and splintering on double-sided laminate surfaces.

Key Features

• 125mm blade diameter with 24-tooth configuration - delivers consistent, repeatable scoring passes suited to industrial panel processing workloads without overloading the scoring motor.
• CO+FLAT tooth geometry (conical grind plus flat top) - the conical teeth open the cut while the flat-top teeth level the score groove, producing a flat-bottomed kerf that prevents edge chipping on melamine and laminated boards.
• Adjustable kerf width of 4.3 to 5.0mm - allows the operator to dial in the scoring width to precisely match the main blade kerf, ensuring seamless alignment and a chip-free bottom face on every cut.
• 45mm bore diameter - fits panel sizing machines with large arbor configurations, providing stable, centered blade mounting and reducing vibration during high-feed-rate production runs.
• 3.2mm plate thickness - provides the rigid backbone needed to maintain blade stability and flatness at operating speed, reducing blade deflection and improving cut quality.
• 10 deg. cutting angle - optimized hook geometry that controls the aggression of each tooth engagement, reducing the risk of material blowout on brittle laminate surfaces.
• HW (tungsten carbide) tooth material - carbide-tipped teeth maintain a sharp cutting edge through extended production runs on abrasive melamine and laminate materials, reducing the frequency of blade changes.
• Suggested for use with thick kerf or panel sizing blades - designed to work as part of a matched scoring and ripping system for complete chip-free panel sizing results.

Why This Product

• Engineered specifically for industrial conical scoring applications on machines with vertical scoring blade regulation - this blade is not a general-purpose saw blade but a purpose-built scoring tool matched to that machine type, so operators get a blade that fits correctly and functions as the machine requires.
• The 4.3 to 5.0mm adjustable kerf range gives machine operators the flexibility to match the scoring kerf to a variety of main blade kerfs, making this blade compatible across multiple thick-kerf panel sizing setups without purchasing separate scoring blades for each configuration.
• CO+FLAT geometry addresses the core challenge of cutting double-sided laminated and melamine panels - the combination of conical and flat-top teeth scores cleanly through the decorative face layer before the main blade passes, protecting both faces of the panel and reducing scrap rates.
• Tungsten carbide (HW) tipping on a 24-tooth layout balances cutting frequency and edge retention, making this blade practical for sustained industrial production environments where downtime for blade changes has a measurable cost.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 288.125.24Q
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Blade Diameter: 125mm
• Bore Diameter: 45mm
• Number of Teeth: 24
• Tooth Grind: CO+FLAT
• Teeth Thickness (Kerf Width): 4.3 - 5.0mm
• Plate Thickness: 3.2mm
• Cutting Angle: 10 deg.
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Industrial conical scoring on panel sizing machines with vertical regulation of the scoring blade
• Scoring melamine-faced panels and boards
• Scoring single-sided and double-sided laminated panels
• Use as a paired scoring blade with thick kerf or panel sizing main blades

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of machine is the CMT 288.125.24Q designed for?

This scoring blade is suggested for machines with vertical regulation of the scoring blade. It is intended for industrial panel sizing machines where the scoring blade height is adjusted vertically to set the scoring depth, rather than machines with tilting or fixed scoring configurations.

What does CO+FLAT tooth geometry mean and why does it matter for laminate cutting?

CO+FLAT refers to a combination of conical grind (CO) and flat top tooth profiles on the same blade. The conical teeth widen the groove as the blade rotates while the flat-top teeth clean and level the bottom of the score kerf. Together, they produce a flat-bottomed scoring groove that prevents chipping and tearout on the bottom face of melamine and laminated panels, resulting in clean edges on both sides of the cut.

How do I match the scoring blade kerf to my main blade?

The 288.125.24Q has an adjustable kerf range of 4.3 to 5.0mm. By using the vertical regulation on your machine to adjust the blade's lateral position, the effective scoring width can be set to match the kerf of the main panel sizing blade. This ensures the scoring groove is neither narrower nor wider than the main cut, which is essential for a chip-free bottom face.

Is this blade suitable for cutting MDF in addition to melamine and laminates?

The product data identifies melamine and laminates as the primary materials for this conical scoring blade. It is listed as an industrial scoring blade paired with a thick kerf or panel sizing blade for those materials. For specific material compatibility questions beyond what is stated, consult the blade specifications and your machine manufacturer's recommendations.