The CMT 226.048.10 Metal and Steel Dry Cut Saw Blade is a 10-inch, 48-tooth industrial circular saw blade engineered for clean, burr-free cutting of metal and steel without the need for coolant or cutting fluid. Designed for use on circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws, this blade handles a wide range of structural and fabricated steel forms - including channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, rods, and conduit - making it a go-to choice for contractors and fabricators working with ferrous metals in the field or shop.

Key Features

• Flat with Alternate Chamfer (FWF) Tooth Grind at 8 deg. - this precisely engineered tooth geometry shears through metal and steel with a clean edge, eliminating burrs and heat-affected zones that would otherwise require secondary finishing work.
• 0 deg. Hook (Cutting) Angle - the neutral hook angle controls the feed rate aggressiveness, reducing grabbing and kickback risk when cutting steel, channels, angles, and structural sections, improving both safety and cut quality.
• 48 Teeth - the tooth count is optimized for medium to thick metal stock, balancing cutting speed with surface finish quality so cuts are smooth and ready to use with minimal cleanup.
• Dry Cut Design - engineered to cut without coolant, producing cuts that are cool to the touch immediately after the pass, reducing fire risk and mess while keeping the work area cleaner and safer.
• Kerf Thickness of 0.087 inches with a Plate Thickness of 0.071 inches - the controlled geometry minimizes material waste per cut, an important consideration when working with structural steel stock.
• 1-inch Bore with 5/8-inch Reducer Compatibility - the dual-bore configuration fits a wider range of saw arbors, making this blade compatible with more machines right out of the box without needing a separate adapter.
• Maximum 3,000 RPM Rating - the RPM limit is matched to the demands of metal cutting applications, ensuring safe operation at the speeds typical of miter saws and chop saws used for steel.
• HW (Tungsten Carbide) Tooth Material - carbide-tipped teeth retain their edge significantly longer than standard steel teeth when cutting abrasive ferrous materials, reducing sharpening intervals and extending blade service life.

Why This Product

• Cuts a broad range of steel forms - channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, rods, and EMT conduit - with a single blade, reducing the need to swap tooling when working across multiple material types on the same job.
• The dry cut capability means no coolant setup, no fluid mess, and no post-cut cleanup of oily residue, making this blade well-suited for miter saw stations and chop saw setups where fluid systems are impractical.
• The FWF tooth geometry and 0 deg. hook angle work together to produce burr-free cuts in steel, which directly reduces or eliminates the need for grinding or deburring as a secondary step after sawing.
• With compatibility for both 1-inch and 5/8-inch arbors, this blade fits a wider variety of circular saws and miter saws, giving it flexibility across different tool brands and configurations without requiring additional hardware.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 226.048.10
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 10 in.
• Number of Teeth: 48
• Bore Diameter: 25.4 (+15.88) mm - 1 in. (also accepts 5/8 in.)
• Tooth Grind Type: Flat with Alternate Chamfer (FWF)
• Sharpening: 8 FWF
• Cutting Angle: 0 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.087 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.071 in.
• Maximum RPM: 3,000
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Application Category: Medium/Thick Metal and Steel

Approved Applications

• Channels and Steel Studs
• Angles
• Plates and Flat Bars
• Pipes and Tubes
• Rods
• EMT Conduit
• Crosscuts in structural steel sections

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is the CMT 226.048.10 compatible with?

This blade is designed for use on circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws. It fits machines with a 1-inch arbor bore and also accepts a 5/8-inch arbor with the appropriate reducer, making it compatible with a wide range of tools used for steel cutting.

Does this blade require coolant or cutting fluid to operate?

No. The CMT 226.048.10 is specifically engineered as a dry cut blade for metal and steel. It is designed to produce cuts without coolant, delivering results that are cool to the touch with no burrs or heat-affected zones at the cut edge.

What types of metal and steel can this blade cut?

This blade is rated for cutting channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, rods, and conduit. It is classified for medium to thick metal and steel stock and is used on structural and fabricated ferrous steel forms commonly encountered in construction and fabrication work.

What is the maximum safe operating speed for this blade?

The maximum rated speed is 3,000 RPM. Always verify that your saw's arbor speed does not exceed this limit before mounting and operating this blade on any machine.