CMT Ultra Finish Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade - 300x30mm, 96-Tooth Hi-ATB is a precision-ground circular saw blade engineered by CMT for glass-smooth crosscuts through double-sided melamine panels, veneered plywood, chipboard, laminates, solid wood, and moldings - all without a scoring blade. Designed around a -2 deg. negative hook angle and a steep 38 deg. High Alternate Top Bevel tooth geometry, this 96-tooth blade eliminates tearout on both faces of laminated sheet goods in a single pass, making it an ideal choice for cabinetmakers, millwork shops, and finish carpenters who demand a chip-free result from radial arm saws, miter saws, table saws, and other stationary machines fitted with a 30mm metric arbor.

Key Features

• 96-Tooth Hi-ATB Geometry at 38 deg. - the steep alternate top bevel shears through laminate and veneer fibers cleanly on entry and exit, producing virtually zero tearout on both faces of double-sided panels without the need for a separate scoring blade.
• -2 deg. Negative Hook Angle - the negative cutting angle controls the blade's aggression and reduces the tendency to grab or climb during crosscuts, resulting in safer, more controlled cuts on sheet goods and moldings.
• 30mm Bore with COMBI3 Pin Hole - matches the metric arbor standard found on European-style table saws, sliding compound miter saws, and radial arm saws; the COMBI3 pin configuration ensures accurate, wobble-free blade registration on compatible machines.
• Hard Metal (HW) Carbide Tips - premium carbide tipping material delivers long-lasting edge retention, keeping the blade sharp through extended production runs on abrasive materials like melamine and laminate.
• Maximum 6400 RPM Rating - supports use across a wide range of stationary and bench-top machines, giving this blade the speed headroom needed for smooth, efficient cutting performance on miter saws, circular saws, and table saws.
• Crosscut-Optimized Design - the tooth count, bevel geometry, and hook angle are all tuned specifically for crosscutting applications, meaning finish quality is maximized when cutting panels and boards across the grain.

Why This Product

• The Hi-ATB tooth profile at 38 deg. combined with the -2 deg. negative hook angle means cabinetmakers can cut double-sided melamine and veneered plywood in a single pass and skip the time-consuming scoring blade setup entirely.
• With 96 teeth on a 300mm plate, this blade delivers an ultra-fine finish on chipboard, laminates, and moldings - materials that commonly chip or fray under coarser tooth counts - making it well suited for finish-quality millwork and cabinet door production.
• The 30mm bore with COMBI3 pin hole compatibility makes this blade a direct fit for metric-arbor stationary machines commonly used in professional cabinet and furniture shops, eliminating the need for reducer bushings or adapter hardware.
• The 6400 RPM maximum rating provides flexibility across multiple machine types - radial arm saws, miter saws, circular saws, and table saws - so one blade can serve several stations in a production workflow.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 283.696.12M
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 300mm
• Number of Teeth: 96
• Bore Diameter: 30mm
• Pin Hole: COMBI3
• Tooth Grind Type: Hi-ATB 38
• Cutting Angle: 2 deg.
• Hook Angle: -2 deg. NEG
• Maximum RPM: 6400
• Carbide Material: HW (Hard Metal)

Approved Applications

• Crosscuts in solid wood and moldings
• Cutting double-sided melamine panels without a scoring blade
• Cutting double-sided laminate sheet goods
• Cutting veneered plywood
• Cutting chipboard
• Compatible machines: radial arm saws, miter saws, circular saws, table saws, and special saws with a 30mm arbor

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a scoring blade when cutting double-sided melamine with this blade?

No. The Hi-ATB 38 deg. tooth geometry combined with the -2 deg. negative hook angle is specifically designed to produce a perfect finish on both sides of double-sided laminated panels in a single pass, without using scoring blades.

What machines is this blade compatible with?

This blade is compatible with radial arm saws, miter saws, circular saws, table saws, and special saws equipped with a 30mm arbor and COMBI3 pin hole compatibility. Always confirm your machine's arbor diameter and maximum RPM rating before mounting any blade.

What materials can this blade cut?

This blade is designed to cut solid wood, moldings, melamine, laminates, veneered plywood, and chipboard. Its 96-tooth Hi-ATB configuration is optimized for crosscutting applications where a chip-free, ultra-smooth finish on both panel faces is required.

What does the negative hook angle mean in practice?

The -2 deg. negative hook angle reduces the blade's tendency to grab or self-feed during a cut, giving the operator greater control and producing a safer, cleaner crosscut - particularly important when working with thin-surfaced sheet goods like melamine and laminate that are prone to chipping under aggressive cutting geometry.