The CMT ITK-Plus Non-Ferrous Metal and Composite Decking Blade is a professional-grade 12-inch, 96-tooth circular saw blade engineered for clean, precise cuts through aluminum, copper, brass, plastics, fiberglass, laminates, melamine, and composite decking materials such as Trex, TimberTech, and Azek. Built with a Triple Chip Grind tooth geometry and a negative hook angle of -6 deg., this blade controls material feed and resists grabbing, making it a reliable choice for contractors and woodworkers who need consistent results on non-ferrous metals and composite surfaces. Compatible with miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws, it delivers the versatility required for both job-site and shop applications.

Key Features

• Triple Chip Grind (TCG) Tooth Geometry - alternating flat and chamfered teeth shear through non-ferrous metals, fiber cement, laminates, and composite decking without chipping or grabbing, producing cleaner edges and reducing secondary finishing work.
• -6 deg. Negative Hook Angle - slows the rate at which teeth engage the material, keeping the blade in controlled contact with aluminum, plastics, and composites and significantly reducing the risk of kickback or snagging.
• 96-Tooth High-Count Configuration - the dense tooth count delivers exceptionally smooth crosscuts in composite decking, laminate, and melamine, minimizing tear-out on finished surfaces where appearance matters.
• 0.102-inch Kerf with 0.071-inch Plate - the wider kerf relative to the plate thickness provides the clearance needed to prevent blade binding in composite and non-ferrous materials, extending blade life and reducing heat buildup during extended cuts.
• Hardwood (HW) Carbide Tips - high-density carbide construction maintains a sharp cutting edge through repeated passes on hard aluminum extrusions, dense laminates, and abrasive composite decking boards.
• 25.4mm (1-inch) Bore Diameter - fits the standard arbor size of most miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws, allowing fast installation without adapters on common contractor machines.
• 6,400 RPM Maximum Speed Rating - rated for the high-speed operation of stationary table saws and sliding miter saws, giving users confidence that the blade is built to perform safely at full machine speed.

Why This Product

• Purpose-built for composite decking and non-ferrous metals - the TCG tooth profile and negative hook angle work together to prevent the grabbing and chipping that standard wood-cutting blades cause when used on aluminum, copper, brass, or composite deck boards, making this the right tool for the application.
• Crosscut quality in demanding finish materials - with 96 teeth and a Triple Chip Grind, this blade produces finish-ready cuts in melamine, laminate, and veneered plywood where tear-out would require costly rework.
• Broad machine compatibility for contractor flexibility - one blade fits miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws, reducing the need to carry multiple specialty blades across different machines on a composite decking or trim installation project.
• High RPM rating for professional shop and site use - the 6,400 RPM rating means this blade keeps pace with high-speed stationary equipment, so contractors and fabricators are not forced to slow down their workflow or derate their machines.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: P12096N
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 12"
• Number of Teeth: 96
• Bore Diameter: 25.4mm (1")
• Tooth Grind Type: Triple Chip Grind (TCG)
• Kerf Thickness: 0.102"
• Plate Thickness: 0.071"
• Hook Angle: -6 deg.
• Maximum RPM: 6,400
• Carbide Material: HW (Hardwood Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Contractor non-ferrous metal cutting (aluminum, copper, brass)
• Composite decking installation (Trex, TimberTech, Azek, and similar products)
• Crosscuts in hardwood, veneered plywood, laminate, chipboard, melamine, and molding
• Rip cuts in hardwood, veneered plywood, and laminate panels
• Cutting plastics and fiberglass sheet