Product Description
The CMT Conical Scoring Blade HW 200x4,3-5,5/3,2x45 Z36 CO+FTG is a precision-ground industrial scoring saw blade engineered for panel saws and sliding table saws where chip-free, splinter-free cuts on coated and laminated panels are essential. With a 200mm diameter, a 45mm bore, and 36 conical teeth ground to a CO+FTG (Conical plus Flat-Top Grind) geometry, this blade is purpose-built to score the underside of melamine, laminate, HPL, plywood, and MDF panels before the main blade cuts through - eliminating tearout at the cut edge and delivering a clean, professional finish on both faces of the workpiece.
Key Features
- Conical tooth profile with CO+FTG geometry - the conical teeth scribe a precise V-groove on the panel underside before the main blade passes, breaking the surface cleanly and preventing blowout or chipping on laminated and coated materials.
- Adjustable kerf width of 4.3-5.5mm (0.169"-0.217") - the kerf is adjustable across a wide range, allowing the scoring cut to be precisely matched to different main blade kerfs for a seamless, chip-free result regardless of the primary blade being used.
- 200mm (8") diameter with 45mm bore - sized to fit the standard scoring arbors found on industrial panel saws and sliding table saws, ensuring direct compatibility without adapters.
- 36 HW (hardmetal/carbide-tipped) teeth - the high tooth count combined with tungsten carbide-grade hard metal tips maintains cutting performance across demanding production runs on abrasive sheet materials like melamine and HPL.
- 3.2mm plate thickness - a rigid, stable plate body reduces vibration and deflection during the scoring pass, contributing to a consistent groove depth and clean surface finish.
- 10 deg. cutting angle - the cutting angle is optimized for scoring applications, balancing tooth penetration efficiency with surface quality on coated panel products.
Why This Product
- The adjustable 4.3-5.5mm kerf width gives operators flexibility to match the scoring cut to a variety of main blade configurations, reducing setup time and the need for multiple dedicated scoring blades.
- CO+FTG tooth geometry is specifically engineered for scoring applications - the conical grind creates a V-groove that severs the decorative face cleanly, so the main blade never contacts an unscored surface, making it the correct tool for melamine, laminate, and HPL panel processing.
- 36 carbide-tipped teeth in hardmetal (HW) grade deliver durability suited to repetitive, high-volume panel cutting where consistent edge quality on both faces of the board is a production requirement.
- At 200mm diameter with a 45mm bore, this blade is dimensioned to mount directly on the scoring arbors of standard industrial panel saws and sliding table saws without modification, making it a straightforward drop-in solution for splinter-free panel machining.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: Y288.200.36Q2
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Blade Type: Conical Scoring Blade
- Diameter: 200mm
- Bore Diameter: 45mm
- Teeth Thickness (Kerf): 0.169" - 0.217"
- Plate Thickness: 0.126"
- Number of Teeth: 36
- Tooth Geometry: CO+FTG
- Cutting Angle: 10 deg.
- Material: HW
Approved Applications
- Melamine-faced panels
- Laminate sheet goods
- High-pressure laminate (HPL)
- Plywood
- MDF (medium-density fiberboard)
- Panel saws
- Sliding table saws
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the conical tooth profile do, and why does it matter for panel cutting?
The conical teeth create a V-shaped groove on the underside of the panel before the main blade cuts through. This pre-scored groove ensures the decorative or laminated face is cleanly severed rather than torn, eliminating chipping and splintering on coated surfaces such as melamine, laminate, and HPL. The result is a clean, finished edge on both faces of the cut panel without secondary sanding or edge treatment.
What is the adjustable kerf range, and how does it work in practice?
This scoring blade has an adjustable kerf width ranging from 0.169" to 0.217" (4.3mm to 5.5mm). In practice, the scoring unit on the saw is adjusted so the width of the V-groove scored by this blade precisely matches - or is very slightly wider than - the kerf of the main saw blade. This ensures the main blade cuts entirely within the pre-scored groove, leaving no uncut laminated surface to chip or tear out.
What does CO+FTG tooth geometry mean for this type of blade?
CO+FTG stands for Conical plus Flat-Top Grind. The conical grind refers to the angled, V-forming shape of the teeth that produces the scoring groove, while the flat-top grind on alternating teeth contributes to a clean, defined groove bottom. This combination is the standard tooth configuration for industrial scoring blades used on panel saws processing coated and laminated sheet materials.
Is this blade compatible with my panel saw or sliding table saw?
This blade is designed for use on panel saws and sliding table saws equipped with a scoring unit. It has a 200mm diameter and a 45mm bore, which are the standard dimensions for scoring blades on many industrial panel saw scoring arbors. Always verify that your machine's scoring unit accepts a 200mm diameter blade and a 45mm bore before mounting.
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