Product Description
CMT 690.192 Profile Knives for Insert Shaper System are a pair of alloyed steel shaping knives sized 1-37/64 in. x 5/32 in. (40x4mm), engineered for use with CMT universal cutter heads in the insert shaper system. Designed for woodworkers who demand consistent molding profiles across hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard, these profile knives bring long-lasting performance to spindle moulders, moulding machines, and profile-and-edging equipment. Sold as a set of 2 knives, the CMT 690.192 pair integrates seamlessly with the CMT universal cutter head platform, making it a practical choice for cabinet door making, frame-and-panel work, and decorative edge profiling.
Key Features
- Pair of 40x4mm profile knives - sold as 2 matched knives so both sides of a cutter head are equipped at once, saving setup time and ensuring balanced cutting performance.
- 1-37/64 in. cutting height - provides a generous profile depth suited to decorative moulding, cabinet doors, and frame profiling without multiple passes.
- 5/32 in. (4mm) maximum thickness - fits standard 40mm insert shaper cutter heads designed for this knife size, ensuring a secure, precise seating in the head body.
- Made of alloyed steel (SP material) - a hard-wearing alloy formulation that maintains a sharp cutting edge through extended production runs on both solid wood and engineered sheet materials.
- Part of the CMT universal cutter head system - compatible with the full range of CMT universal cutter heads, giving woodworkers access to a wide variety of interchangeable profile knives without purchasing a new cutter head for each profile.
- Long-lasting performance - reduced downtime and lower cost-per-cut over the life of the knives, making them a cost-efficient solution for high-volume moulding and profiling work.
Why This Product
- The insert shaper system design means you can swap profiles quickly by changing only the knives rather than the entire cutter head - an efficient approach for shops that run multiple moulding profiles across different wood species and sheet goods.
- At 40x4mm, these knives fit the widely used CMT universal cutter head platform, so woodworkers already invested in the 692 series cutter heads can expand their profile library without additional tooling investment.
- Alloyed steel construction delivers consistent sharpness across demanding materials including hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard - reducing re-sharpening intervals and keeping production moving.
- Profile number 192 is one of a variety of available profile knives in the CMT insert shaper range, allowing shops to build a comprehensive moulding profile library around a single compatible cutter head system.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 690.192
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Cutting Height: 1-37/64 in.
- Maximum Thickness: 5/32 in. (4mm)
- Knife Size: 40x4mm
- Relative Length: 24mm
- Material: Alloyed Steel (SP)
- Quantity: 2 knives (1 pair)
- System Compatibility: CMT Universal Cutter Head Insert Shaper System
Approved Applications
- Moulding and profiling on spindle moulders and moulding machines
- Cabinet door making
- Decorative edge profiling
- Frame and panel work
- Profile and edging machine operations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many knives are included in this listing?
This listing includes 1 pair - 2 matched profile knives sized 40x4mm (1-37/64 in. x 5/32 in.), which is the correct quantity to equip a standard CMT universal cutter head for balanced cutting.
What cutter heads are these knives compatible with?
These 40x4mm profile knives are designed for use with CMT universal cutter heads in the insert shaper system. They are compatible with cutter heads that accept 40mm profile knives in this system.
What materials can be shaped with the CMT 690.192 profile knives?
The alloyed steel construction of these knives makes them suitable for use on hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard - covering the full range of common solid wood and engineered panel materials used in moulding and profiling work.
Can these knives be used with other profile knives from the CMT insert shaper range?
Yes. The CMT insert shaper system offers a variety of profile knives that share the same 40x4mm format and are interchangeable within compatible CMT universal cutter heads, allowing you to build a multi-profile library around a single cutter head platform.
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