CMT Industrial Scoring Conical Blade - 200 x 65mm, 36 Tooth (CO+Flat) is a precision-ground carbide scoring saw blade engineered for chip-free cutting on melamine-coated panels, double-sided laminates, and veneered board products. With a conical tooth profile combined with a flat top grind (CO+FTG), this CMT blade delivers the clean, score-line accuracy that industrial panel sizing operations demand. Designed specifically for machines with vertical regulation of the scoring blade, it pairs ideally with thick-kerf or panel sizing main blades to produce splinter-free edges on even the most sensitive coated surfaces.

Key Features

• 200mm Blade Diameter with 36 Conical Teeth - provides a wide scoring arc with enough tooth count to produce a consistently smooth, chip-free pre-score groove ahead of the main blade, reducing surface tear-out on coated panels.
• CO+FTG (Conical + Flat Top Grind) Geometry - the conical profile spreads the scoring cut outward from center while the flat top cleans the groove floor, delivering the precise kerf edge required for pristine melamine and laminate surfaces.
• Adjustable Kerf Range: 4.45 - 5.3mm - the variable tooth thickness allows operators to dial in the scoring kerf width to match the main blade kerf, accommodating minor blade wear and varying laminate thickness without changing tooling.
• 65mm Bore with Pin Hole Configuration 2/9/100 + 2/9/110 - sized for large-format industrial panel sizing machines with wide arbor configurations; dual pin hole options increase compatibility across a broader range of machine models.
• 3.2mm Plate Thickness - a rigid body plate minimizes blade deflection during the scoring pass, keeping the pre-score groove straight and consistently centered for clean, accurate cuts throughout long production runs.
• 10 deg. Hook Angle - a positive hook angle draws material into the cut efficiently, reducing vibration and producing a smoother scoring action on laminated and melamine panel surfaces.
• Tungsten Carbide (HW) Tipped - industrial-grade carbide tips maintain sharpness longer than standard steel through high-volume panel processing, extending service intervals and reducing downtime for blade changes.
• Suggested for Use with Thick Kerf or Panel Sizing Blade - purpose-matched to complement main rip or panel sizing blades, ensuring the pre-score and main cut kerfs align for a single clean, chip-free finished edge.

Why This Product

• The conical tooth geometry combined with CO+FTG sharpening directly addresses the core challenge of processing double-sided melamine and laminated board - eliminating the chip-out and surface delamination that standard blades produce on coated panel faces.
• The adjustable 4.45 - 5.3mm kerf range gives operators flexibility to match the scoring width to different main blades or compensate for tool wear, reducing scrap and keeping cut quality consistent across shifts without swapping tooling.
• The 65mm bore with dual pin hole options (2/9/100 + 2/9/110) makes this blade compatible with a wide variety of industrial panel sizing machines that require vertical regulation of the scoring unit, broadening its usefulness across different shop configurations.
• Tungsten carbide (HW) tip material is suited to the continuous, high-feed demands of industrial panel sizing environments, where scoring blades must maintain accurate geometry through extended runs on abrasive melamine and laminate surfaces.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 288.200.36J
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Blade Diameter: 200mm
• Number of Teeth: 36
• Bore Diameter: 65mm
• Pin Hole: 2/9/100 + 2/9/110
• Tooth Thickness (Kerf Range): 4.45 - 5.3mm
• Plate Thickness: 3.2mm
• Cutting Angle: 10 deg.
• Sharpening Type: CO+FTG
• Tip Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Industrial conical scoring on panel sizing machines with vertical regulation of the scoring blade
• Pre-scoring melamine-coated panels for chip-free finished edges
• Scoring double-sided laminate sheet goods
• Panel sizing in high-volume cabinet and furniture manufacturing environments
• Use paired with a thick-kerf or panel sizing main blade

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of machine is this scoring blade designed for?

This blade is suggested for machines with vertical regulation of the scoring blade - a configuration found on large industrial panel sizing saws. The 65mm bore and dual pin hole options (2/9/100 + 2/9/110) are specifically sized for this class of industrial equipment.

What does the adjustable kerf range of 4.45 - 5.3mm mean in practice?

The conical tooth profile allows the effective cutting width of the scoring blade to be adjusted within the 4.45 - 5.3mm range by raising or lowering the blade on its vertical adjustment mechanism. This lets operators match the scoring kerf width precisely to the main blade kerf, ensuring the two cuts align cleanly for a chip-free finished edge on both panel faces.

What materials can this blade score cleanly?

This scoring blade is designed for melamine and laminates - including double-sided melamine-coated panels, laminate-faced boards, and veneered panel products. The CO+FTG tooth geometry is specifically suited to these coated surfaces where chip-out on the bottom face is a primary quality concern.

Should this blade be used alone or paired with another blade?

This blade is suggested for use with a thick-kerf or panel sizing main blade. The scoring blade runs ahead of and below the main blade, pre-cutting a narrow groove so the main blade exits the panel through an already-scored edge - eliminating chip-out on the underside of the workpiece. It is not intended to be used as a standalone ripping or crosscut blade.