Product Description
The CMT ITK-Plus Melamine and Ultra Finish Saw Blade is a 12-inch, 96-tooth carbide-tipped circular saw blade engineered for ultra-smooth, chip-free cuts in melamine, veneered plywood, MDF, paneling, aluminum, plastic, copper, and brass. With a Hi-ATB 30 deg. sharpening geometry and a negative -5 deg. cutting angle, this blade is purpose-built for finish-quality crosscuts and rip cuts where surface quality is critical. Compatible with miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws, it delivers professional-grade results on demanding materials that punish lesser blades.
Key Features
- Hi-ATB 30 deg. Tooth Geometry - the high alternate top bevel grind at 30 deg. slices through melamine and laminated surfaces cleanly, minimizing tearout and producing glass-smooth finish edges that require little or no sanding.
- 96-Tooth Configuration - a high tooth count distributes cutting load across more carbide tips, resulting in finer, ultra-finish cuts on delicate veneered and laminated materials where chip-out is unacceptable.
- Negative -5 deg. Hook Angle - the negative rake reduces the blade's tendency to grab or self-feed into the workpiece, giving the operator better control and a smoother cut, especially on miter saws and radial arm saws.
- HW (Tungsten Carbide) Tooth Material - hard tungsten carbide tips maintain a sharp cutting edge far longer than standard steel teeth, extending the blade's service life across repeated cuts in abrasive materials like melamine, aluminum, and plastic.
- 0.102 in. Kerf with 0.071 in. Plate - the difference between kerf and plate thickness provides adequate set for clearance while minimizing material waste, particularly valuable when cutting expensive veneered sheet goods.
- 6,400 RPM Maximum Speed - rated for up to 6,400 RPM, this blade is compatible with the full range of stationary table saws, miter saws, and radial arm saws without sacrificing safety margins.
- 25.4mm Bore Diameter - the standard 1-inch bore fits the arbors of most professional miter saws and table saws, making mounting straightforward with no adapter required in most setups.
- ATB+Shear Grind Class - the combined ATB-plus-shear geometry is optimized specifically for ultra-finish applications in non-ferrous metals and laminated sheet goods, producing surfaces ready for immediate assembly or finishing.
Why This Product
- Cutting melamine, laminated MDF, and veneered plywood without tearout demands a blade with a high tooth count and a steep top bevel - this blade's 96-tooth Hi-ATB 30 deg. configuration addresses exactly that requirement in a single, versatile tool.
- For shops that also cut non-ferrous materials such as aluminum, copper, and brass, the ITK-Plus eliminates the need for a dedicated metal-cutting blade, since the ATB+Shear geometry is rated for rip and crosscut work on those materials as well.
- The negative hook angle makes this blade a safe, controlled choice for miter saw and radial arm saw applications, where blade grab during a downstroke can create dangerous kickback situations.
- With a maximum rating of 6,400 RPM and a 12-inch diameter in the widely-used 1-inch bore size, this blade mounts directly to most professional stationary table saws and miter saws without requiring reducers or special hardware.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: P12096
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Diameter: 12 in.
- Number of Teeth: 96
- Bore Diameter: 25.4mm
- Tooth Grind Type: Hi-ATB 30
- Cutting Angle: -5 deg.
- Kerf Thickness: 0.102 in.
- Plate Thickness: 0.071 in.
- Maximum RPM: 6,400
- Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
- Blade Class: SBPLUS (ITK-Plus)
Approved Applications
- Melamine - chip-free ultra-finish cuts
- Veneered plywood - tearout-free rip and crosscut
- MDF - smooth, ready-to-finish surfaces
- Paneling - clean edge cuts
- Aluminum - rip and crosscut in non-ferrous sheet and extrusion
- Plastic - clean cuts in sheet and profile plastics
- Copper - precision cuts in copper sheet and tubing
- Brass - finish-quality cuts in brass stock
- Compatible machines: miter saw, radial arm saw, stationary table saw
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum RPM this blade is rated for?
This blade is rated for a maximum of 6,400 RPM, making it suitable for use on stationary table saws, miter saws, and radial arm saws that operate within that speed range.
Can this blade cut non-ferrous metals like aluminum and copper?
Yes. According to the product data, the ITK-Plus is designed for rip and cut operations on aluminum, plastic, copper, and brass, in addition to its primary applications in melamine and laminated sheet goods.
Why does this blade use a negative hook angle?
The -5 deg. cutting angle - also called a negative hook or rake angle - reduces the blade's tendency to self-feed aggressively into the material. This provides the operator with better control and produces smoother, safer cuts, particularly on miter saws and radial arm saws where a positive hook angle can cause grabbing.
What does Hi-ATB 30 deg. sharpening mean for cut quality?
Hi-ATB stands for High Alternate Top Bevel. At 30 deg., each tooth is ground at a steep alternating angle that creates a scoring action as it enters the material. This geometry is specifically effective at preventing chip-out and tearout on the surface of melamine, veneered plywood, and other laminated panels, delivering ultra-finish cut quality directly off the saw.
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