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SAW BLADES
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Tooth Geometry
Hook (A) Kerf (B) Plate (C) Gullet (D)
Angle of tooth relative to blade radius, which determines aggressiveness of cut and workpiece finish.
Carbide tooth width. Thin kerf blades are useful for low powered (1-1/2 HP and down) saws in rip cuts, and for larger blades in crosscuts.
Blade body thickness varies from 0.031" to 0.098". Thicker plates need more power than thinner plates and are more stable; therefore have less vibration.
Cutaway area between teeth for efficient chip removal.
SAW BLADES
SAW BLADE INFORMATION GUIDE
Grind Configuration: Shape and pattern of teeth, which determines application and performance
FTG
ATB
MCT
TCG
SSG
Grind Type
Flat Top Grind (FTG)
Alternate Top Bevel (ATB)
Triple Chip Grind (TCG)
Solid Surface Grind (SSG) Multi-Purpose Carbide Tip (MCT) Tri-Grind (TRI)
Primary Application
Ripping, grooving and joints
Crosscutting, cutoff and trim of wood & plywood
Hardwood, non-ferrous metals, plastics
Optimized for clean cuts and long life in dense synthetic materials Combination tooth grind. Ripping and crosscutting of wood and composites. Combined ATB and FTG - Fast, clean rip and crosscuts.
TRI