CMT 226.590.14 Stainless Steel Saw Blade is a 14-inch industrial circular saw blade engineered specifically for dry cutting stainless steel without coolant. Built with industrial cermet carbide teeth and a precision-ground Flat with Alternate Chamfer (FWF) geometry, this blade delivers clean, burr-free cuts through channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, and rods. Designed for demanding production and fabrication environments, it is compatible with circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws, making it a versatile choice for metal cutting operations that require consistent, high-quality results across stainless steel structural profiles.

Key Features

• 90-tooth count on a 14-inch diameter - provides a high tooth density that produces smooth, burr-free cuts in stainless steel without secondary finishing work.
• Flat with Alternate Chamfer (FWF) tooth grind geometry - engineered specifically for cutting metal and steel alloys, reducing edge deformation and delivering clean shear cuts on channels, pipes, and flat plates.
• Industrial cermet carbide construction - resists the extreme heat and abrasion generated during dry stainless steel cutting, extending blade service life in high-cycle fabrication applications.
• 0 deg. cutting angle (hook angle) - a neutral rake prevents the blade from aggressively grabbing stainless steel workpieces, improving feed control and operator safety during chop and miter saw cuts.
• Kerf thickness of 0.087 inch with a plate thickness of 0.071 inch - provides rigid lateral stability while minimizing material waste on every cut through stainless steel profiles and tubing.
• Maximum 2,000 RPM rating - calibrated for safe operation on industrial circular saws and miter saws cutting dense stainless steel, ensuring the blade stays within safe rotational limits.
• 25.4 mm (1-inch) bore diameter - fits standard industrial chop miter saw arbors directly, with no adapters required for most compatible machine configurations.

Why This Product

• Cuts stainless steel dry - no coolant, fluids, or additional cooling systems are needed, reducing setup time and cleanup while keeping workpieces clean and ready for immediate use.
• Handles a wide range of stainless steel profiles in a single blade - channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, and rods are all within this blade's designed application range, reducing the need to swap blades between jobs.
• 90 teeth on a 14-inch body means each tooth takes a smaller, more controlled chip - this translates directly to reduced burring on stainless steel cuts, minimizing or eliminating post-cut deburring labor.
• Compatible with multiple machine types - circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws can all accept this blade, making it a flexible investment for shops that run different equipment on the same stainless steel fabrication tasks.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 226.590.14
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 14 in.
• Number of Teeth: 90
• Bore Diameter: 25.4 mm (1 in.)
• Tooth Grind Type: Flat with Alternate Chamfer (FWF)
• Sharpening: 8 FWF
• Kerf Thickness: 0.087 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.071 in.
• Cutting Angle: 0 deg.
• Maximum RPM: 2,000
• Tooth Material: HW (Industrial Cermet Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Stainless steel channels and studs
• Stainless steel angles
• Stainless steel plates and flat bars
• Stainless steel pipes, tubes, and rods
• Dry cutting without coolant on circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this saw blade require coolant when cutting stainless steel?

No. The CMT 226.590.14 is designed for dry cutting of stainless steel. Its industrial cermet carbide tooth construction and FWF grind geometry allow it to cut channels, pipes, plates, and angles without coolant or cutting fluid.

What machines is this 14-inch stainless steel blade compatible with?

This blade is compatible with circular saws, miter saws, and chop miter saws. It has a 25.4 mm (1-inch) bore diameter and is rated to a maximum of 2,000 RPM, so confirm your machine's arbor size and RPM output before use.

What is the FWF tooth grind, and why does it matter for cutting stainless steel?

FWF stands for Flat with Alternate Chamfer. This tooth geometry is engineered for cutting metal and steel alloys, producing a shearing action that minimizes burr formation on stainless steel profiles. The result is a cleaner cut edge that typically requires little or no secondary deburring.

What types of stainless steel profiles can this blade cut?

According to the product specifications, this blade is designed to cut stainless steel channels, studs, angles, plates, pipes, and rods. It is classified as an industrial circular saw blade for stainless steel applications.