Metal Cutting Saw Blades – Cool, Clean Cuts with Cermet Carbide Tips
These metal cutting saw blades are engineered with cermet carbide tips to deliver accurate, burr-free cuts with virtually no sparks and minimal vibration. Designed for contractors and trades professionals who demand precision and extended tool life, they are available in specialist designs suited to various metal materials. With a triple-chip tooth geometry and 66-tooth configuration on a 355mm (14 in.) diameter, these blades are built for high-performance cold cutting applications on stationary and portable metal cutting saws.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Tip Material | Cermet Carbide |
| Diameter | 355mm (14 in.) |
| Number of Teeth | 66 |
| Arbor | 1 inch |
| Max RPM | 1750 |
| Tooth Design | Triple-chip |
| Longevity vs. Abrasive Disc | Up to 20x longer |
| Longevity vs. Comparable TCT Blades | Up to 40% longer |
Unlike conventional abrasive discs that generate heat, sparks, and burr, these cermet-tipped blades produce a cool, clean cut that protects both the workpiece and the operator. Compared to standard TCT blades, the cermet tip formulation and triple-chip geometry extend service life by up to 40%, reducing blade change frequency and downtime on the job.
Key Features & Benefits
Cermet Carbide Tips
Cermet tips combine the hardness of ceramic with the toughness of metal, enabling the blade to maintain a sharp cutting edge through demanding metal cutting cycles. This results in a cool, clean cut with virtually no sparks or burr, protecting the workpiece finish and reducing post-cut cleanup.
Triple-Chip Tooth Design
The triple-chip geometry alternates tooth profiles to distribute cutting load evenly across the blade, maximizing durability and reducing stress on individual teeth. This design contributes directly to the blade's extended service life compared to conventional alternatives.
Minimal Vibration
Low vibration during cutting improves operator comfort and control, particularly during repetitive or extended cutting operations. Reduced vibration also contributes to more accurate cuts and less wear on the saw's drive components.
Virtually No Sparks
Near-sparkless cutting reduces fire risk on job sites where flammable materials or coatings may be present. It also eliminates the need for spark containment measures that abrasive disc cutting typically requires.
Extended Blade Life
Lasting up to 20 times longer than a conventional abrasive disc and up to 40% longer than comparable TCT blades, these saw blades significantly reduce the cost-per-cut over time. Fewer blade changes mean less downtime and lower consumable costs on high-volume cutting projects.
Specialist Designs for Various Materials
Available in specialist configurations tailored to different metal types, allowing contractors to select the optimal blade for their specific application. This versatility makes them suitable across a range of metal cutting tasks without compromising performance.
Common Applications
Structural Steel Cutting
Ideal for cutting structural steel sections, beams, and profiles where a clean, burr-free edge is required for fit-up and welding.
Metal Tube and Pipe Cutting
Produces accurate, square cuts on metal tube and pipe with minimal deformation of the cut end, reducing the need for secondary finishing.
Metal Bar and Rod Cutting
Suited for repetitive cross-cutting of solid bar and rod stock in fabrication and manufacturing environments.
Sheet Metal and Profile Cutting
The low-vibration, cool-cutting action makes these blades appropriate for cutting metal profiles and sheet sections where surface quality is important.
Compatible Materials
- Structural steel
- Mild steel
- Metal tube and pipe
- Solid bar and rod stock
- Metal profiles and sections
- Various metals (specialist blade designs available on enquiry)