Sawblade types & Applications
UNIVERSAL RIP - RP GROUP
For ripping applications on saw benches for cutting along the grain. Chip limiter
design for anti-kick back and cooling slots for continuous use. A ripping blade will
allow a fast feed rate but will give a coarse finish.
1.0mm
15°
Flat top
tooth form
18°
GENERAL PURPOSE - GP GROUP
For general purpose applications and where price is an important
factor. These blades will give a medium - coarse finish when ripping.
10°
10°
15°
Alternate
top bevel
tooth form
15°
COMBINATION - CM GROUP
For combination applications where cutting along and across the grain is
necessary, and where price is also an important factor. These blades will
give a medium finish.
10°
10°
15°
Alternate
top bevel
tooth form
10°
TRIMMING/CROSSCUT - TR GROUP
For trimming or crosscutting applications. These blades will give
a medium - fine finish and are particularly suitable for
manmade boards.
10°
10°
15°
Alternate
top bevel
tooth form
10°
FINE TRIM/FINISHING - FT GROUP
For finishing or fine trimming applications. An extra fine finish is obtained
by these blades making them particularly suitable for finishing work. The
higher number of teeth results in a slower feed rate.
10°
10°
15°
Alternate
top bevel
tooth form
10°
KEY for saw
and wood
compatibility
20
INProfile
Soft wood rip
Soft wood
crosscut
Hard wood &
exotic rip
Hard wood & exotic
crosscut
Plywood rip
Plywood crosscut
Plasterboard &
stone fibre board
Autumn 1998