CMT 226.580.12 Stainless Steel Saw Blade is a 12-inch industrial circular saw blade engineered specifically for cutting stainless steel channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, and rods. Built with industrial cermet carbide teeth and a flat with alternate chamfer (FWF) tooth geometry, this blade delivers clean, burr-free cuts through stainless steel without requiring coolant. Designed for professional fabricators and metalworkers who demand precision and durability, the CMT 12-inch 80-tooth blade is compatible with circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws operating at up to 2,000 RPM.

Key Features

• Industrial Cermet Carbide Teeth - hard-wearing carbide composition engineered for stainless steel cutting, extending tool life through demanding fabrication cycles without frequent resharpening.
• Flat with Alternate Chamfer (FWF) Tooth Grind at 8 deg. - specially angled tooth geometry produces smooth, burr-free cuts on metal profiles and tubing, reducing post-cut cleanup and secondary finishing work.
• 80-Tooth Count on a 12-Inch Blade - high tooth density delivers fine, smooth cuts through channels, angles, plates, and pipes, minimizing edge roughness on stainless steel workpieces.
• 0 deg. Cutting Angle (Hook Angle) - neutral hook angle is optimized for hard metals like stainless steel, providing controlled feed rates that prevent blade grab and reduce kickback risk.
• 0.087-Inch Kerf with 0.071-Inch Plate Thickness - thin kerf relative to the plate removes less material per pass, reducing heat buildup and drag when cutting stainless steel without coolant.
• Maximum 2,000 RPM Rating - speed rating matched to the demands of stainless steel cutting on chop miter saws and circular saws, keeping the blade operating safely within its design limits.
• 1-Inch (25.4mm) Bore Diameter - standard bore size ensures direct compatibility with most circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws without requiring additional adapters.

Why This Product

• Cuts stainless steel grades used in structural and fabrication work - including channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, and rods - using a single blade without switching tooling or adding coolant systems.
• The FWF tooth grind at 8 deg. eliminates burrs at the cut line, reducing hand grinding or deburring after each cut and improving overall shop efficiency.
• With a 0 deg. hook angle and 80 finely spaced teeth, this blade is specifically configured for the hardness and work-hardening characteristics of stainless steel, where aggressive hook angles cause chatter and poor surface finish.
• Fits circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws with a standard 1-inch arbor, making it a practical all-around stainless steel cutting blade for shops with multiple machine types.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 226.580.12
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 12 in.
• Number of Teeth: 80
• Bore Diameter: 25.4mm (1 in.)
• Tooth Thickness (Kerf): 0.087 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.071 in.
• Cutting Angle: 0 deg.
• Sharpening: 8 FWF
• Tooth Grind: FWF (Flat with Alternate Chamfer)
• Maximum RPM: 2,000
• Material (Tooth): HW (Industrial Cermet Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Stainless steel channels and studs
• Stainless steel angles and plates
• Stainless steel pipes, tubes, and rods
• Industrial circular sawing of stainless steel stock
• Miter and chop miter saw cutting of stainless steel profiles

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this blade require coolant when cutting stainless steel?

No. The CMT 226.580.12 is designed to cut stainless steel without coolant. The FWF tooth geometry and 0 deg. hook angle work together to control heat and chip load during dry cutting of channels, plates, pipes, and rods.

What machines is this 12-inch stainless steel blade compatible with?

This blade is compatible with circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws. It fits machines with a 1-inch (25.4mm) arbor and operates at a maximum of 2,000 RPM.

What does FWF tooth grind mean, and why does it matter for stainless steel?

FWF stands for Flat with Alternate Chamfer, which is the tooth geometry ground at 8 deg. This configuration is engineered specifically for metal cutting applications. It produces smooth, burr-free cuts on hard materials like stainless steel, reducing the need for secondary deburring or finishing after each cut.

What types of stainless steel profiles can this blade cut?

This blade is rated for cutting stainless steel channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, and rods - covering the most common structural and fabricated stainless steel forms used in industrial applications.