Product Description
CMT 690.016 Profile Knives for Insert Shaper System are precision-engineered shaper knives designed to work with CMT universal cutter heads, delivering consistent molding profiles for woodworking professionals and serious hobbyists alike. Sized at 1-37/64 in. cutting height and 5/32 in. maximum thickness (40x4mm), these alloyed steel knives are sold as a pair and are built for long-lasting performance on a wide range of profiling and shaping tasks. Whether you are running cabinet door profiles, decorative moldings, or edge details, these insert shaper knives bring precision and repeatability to every pass.
Key Features
- Alloyed Steel Construction - durable material composition that supports extended tool life and maintains a sharp cutting edge through repeated use on demanding workpiece materials.
- 40x4mm Knife Size (1-37/64 in. x 5/32 in.) - precise dimensions ensure a consistent fit in compatible universal cutter heads, eliminating guesswork and reducing setup time at the machine.
- Profile Number 016 - a specific molding profile matched to the CMT Insert Shaper System, giving you a reliable, repeatable shape across every production run.
- Sold as a Matched Pair - both knives in the set are ground to the same profile, so the cutter head remains balanced and the finished profile is symmetrical and smooth.
- Compatibility with Universal Cutter Heads - designed for use across a variety of CMT universal cutter heads, maximizing the versatility of your existing tooling investment.
- Long-Lasting Performance - engineered for high-cycle shaping operations, reducing downtime from frequent knife changes and keeping production moving efficiently.
Why This Product
- The 40x4mm knife format fits a variety of universal cutter heads, making these profile knives a flexible, cost-effective solution for shops that run multiple profiles on a single machine setup.
- Alloyed steel construction means the cutting edge holds up under sustained use, reducing the frequency of knife changes and helping maintain consistent profile quality throughout a production run.
- Buying profile-specific knives by number - profile 016 in this case - allows woodworkers to build a library of shapes that drop in and out of cutter heads quickly, streamlining job-to-job changeovers.
- Sold as a matched pair of two knives, these inserts are ready to load directly into a balanced cutter head without the need to source a second matching knife separately.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 690.016
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Cutting Height: 1-37/64 in.
- Maximum Thickness: 5/32 in.
- Knife Size: 40x4mm
- Material: Alloyed Steel (SP)
- Profile Number: 016
- Quantity: 2 knives (sold as a pair)
- System Compatibility: CMT Insert Shaper System - universal cutter heads
Approved Applications
- Molding and profile shaping on spindle moulders and moulder machines
- Cabinet door making and frame-and-panel work
- Edge profiling on profile and edging machines
- Decorative trim and architectural molding production
- Processing hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard workpieces
Frequently Asked Questions
What cutter heads are these profile knives compatible with?
The CMT 690.016 profile knives are designed for use with CMT universal cutter heads that accept 40x4mm insert knives. They are part of the CMT Insert Shaper System and are compatible with a variety of universal cutter heads in that system.
How many knives are included in one purchase?
Each purchase includes a matched pair of 2 profile knives. Both knives carry the same profile 016 geometry, allowing them to be loaded into a cutter head as a balanced set.
What material are the CMT 690.016 knives made from?
These knives are manufactured from alloyed steel, which provides durability and helps the cutting edge maintain its profile geometry through extended use in shaping and molding applications.
What is the cutting height and thickness of these insert shaper knives?
The CMT 690.016 knives measure 1-37/64 in. in cutting height and 5/32 in. in maximum thickness, which corresponds to the standard 40x4mm insert knife format used in the CMT Insert Shaper System.
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