Wood prioritizes throughput and chip evacuation; aluminum prioritizes anti-loading and burr control; plastics prioritize melting control and reduced grabbing; composites risk delamination. Universal blades typically use:
Multi-material TCT blades serve scenarios where material switching is frequent and blade-change downtime is costly, yet finish must remain controllable. The goal isn’t maximum performance on a single material, but overall efficiency: fewer changes, less downtime, and acceptable, repeatable finish—while reducing risks like loading, burr growth, and grabbing on aluminum/plastics.
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Specification |
Engineering Notes |
| Materials |
Wood/Man-made panels, aluminum & non-ferrous metals, plastic sheets (primarily for general-purpose applications) |
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Tooth Geometry |
TCG (Triple Chip Grind) or optimized geometry (a balance between burr control and cut stability) |
| Hook Angle |
Neutral or low hook angle: enhances cross-material stability and reduces material “grabbing” |
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Tooth Count |
Balanced configuration: accommodates both surface finish quality and chip evacuation capacity |
| Evacuation |
Optimized gullet space to prevent clogging from mixed material chips |
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Plate |
Stable core with silencing slots / tension adjustment (Optional) |
| Runout |
Lower is better: determines cut consistency and operational safety |
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Bore/Arbor |
20 / 25.4 / 30 mm etc. (Bushings/Reducers available) |
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In mixed cutting, failures are more likely on aluminum/plastics than wood—loading, heat, burr growth, and grabbing. Universal blades address this via conservative hook angles, balanced geometry and gullets, and stable plates to handle load swings during switching.
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For zero-chip laminate finishing, heavy-load aluminum burr control, or strict composite delamination control, dedicated blade systems are recommended.
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Jobsite cutting, mixed profile cutting, ad-hoc cutting of decorative panels and plastics, maintenance and general fabrication.
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Efficiency-first jobsite work: universal is the right choice—prioritize stability/low runout;
Mostly wood with occasional aluminum/plastics: strong fit;
High aluminum/plastics ratio with high finish demands: move to dedicated blades.
One-line rule: Universal is for switching and fewer swaps—not for premium finishing on one material.
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OEM/ODM:
Diameter, bore, tooth count, grinds (TCG/optimized), hook angle (neutral/low), kerf/plate thickness, slots/tensioning, surface options as needed, private label packaging, barcodes and channel assortments.
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Universal blades are most vulnerable to misuse. We clarify scope, limits and recommended windows, and tune the compromise to your material mix—so you sell more confidently with fewer claims.
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