The CMT ITK-Plus Chipboard and Melamine Blade - 12" x 1" T72 TCG is a professional-grade circular saw blade engineered for clean, chip-free cutting in chipboard, melamine, MDF, laminate, plywood, and hardwood. Built around a 72-tooth Triple Chip Grind (TCG) configuration, this 12-inch blade is designed for miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws where precision rip and crosscut performance in laminated or composite sheet materials is essential. Whether you are processing melamine-faced panels or dense MDF in a shop setting, the CMT ITK-Plus delivers the cutting geometry needed to minimize tearout and surface damage on delicate face materials.

Key Features

• Triple Chip Grind (TCG) Tooth Geometry - alternating flat and chamfered teeth cut cleanly through chipboard, melamine, and laminate without chipping or grabbing, producing finish-ready edges that reduce sanding and rework time.
• 72-Tooth Configuration - a high tooth count across the 12-inch diameter means more teeth contact the material per rotation, yielding smoother cuts in brittle or laminated surfaces where tearout is a concern.
• 10 deg. Cutting Angle - the positive hook angle is tuned specifically for rip and crosscut applications on hardwood, plywood, chipboard, laminate, and MDF, balancing feed rate with surface quality.
• Kerf Thickness of 0.118" - a precisely controlled kerf removes just the right amount of material, helping maintain dimensional accuracy on sheet goods and panel components.
• Plate Thickness of 0.087" - a rigid plate reduces flex and vibration during cutting, which directly contributes to straighter cuts and longer blade life in high-demand production environments.
• Hardwood (HW) Carbide Material - carbide-tipped teeth retain a sharp cutting edge longer through abrasive materials like chipboard and MDF, reducing the frequency of blade changes and maintaining consistent cut quality over time.
• 6400 RPM Maximum Speed - rated for high-speed operation, making this blade compatible with powerful stationary table saws and miter saws running at full operating speed without compromising safety margins.
• 1" Bore Diameter (25.4mm) - a standard 1-inch arbor bore fits the majority of 12-inch miter saws and table saws commonly found in professional woodworking shops, making installation straightforward.

Why This Product

• Chipboard and melamine panels are notoriously prone to chipping along cut edges - the TCG tooth geometry on this blade is purpose-built for exactly these materials, making it a more targeted solution than a general-purpose wood blade for laminated sheet goods.
• With 72 teeth on a 12-inch diameter, this blade is optimized for smooth finishing cuts in MDF and laminate where surface quality matters, reducing the need for secondary edge treatment after cutting.
• The 6400 RPM rating and wide machine compatibility - covering miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws - means this blade can move between machines in a shop without requiring a dedicated replacement for each tool type.
• The combination of a 0.118" kerf and a 0.087" plate provides a balance of rigidity and material removal efficiency that supports dimensional accuracy when cutting sheet goods to finished panel sizes.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: P12072L
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 12"
• Bore Diameter: 25.4mm (1")
• Number of Teeth: 72
• Tooth Grind Type: TCG (Triple Chip Grind)
• Cutting Angle: 10 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.118"
• Plate Thickness: 0.087"
• Maximum RPM: 6400
• Carbide Material: HW (Hardwood Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Rip cuts and crosscuts on chipboard and melamine-faced panels
• Cutting hardwood, plywood, and laminate
• Ripping and crosscutting MDF (medium-density fiberboard)
• Use with miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws