Exact 12-Inch 96T Variant
Item Code 222.096.12 combines a 12-inch diameter, 1-inch bore, 96 MATB teeth, 0.110-inch kerf, 0.087-inch plate, and a verified 6,400 RPM maximum.


CMT 222.096.12 is the exact 12-inch variant in the CMT 222.us Industrial XTreme plexiglass-and-plastic circular-saw-blade family. It combines a 1-inch bore, 96-tooth MATB geometry, 0.110-inch kerf, 0.087-inch plate thickness, a −3° hook angle, industrial chromium micrograin carbide teeth, ORANGE SHIELD® coating, and a verified maximum speed of 6,400 RPM for controlled cutting in plexiglass and thin plastic materials.
An industrial 12-inch circular saw blade with 96 MATB teeth, industrial chromium micrograin carbide, Silver-Copper-Silver tri-metal brazing, laser-cut heat-expansion slots, a tensioning ring, precision mirror-finish sharpening, and CMT non-stick ORANGE SHIELD® coating.
For compatible saws accepting a 12-inch blade with a 1-inch arbor. Confirm arbor and flange fit, guard clearance, rotation, secure support of plastic sheet material, and a machine speed that does not exceed the blade’s verified 6,400 RPM rating.
CMT 222.096.12 is the exact 12-inch item in the official 222.us Industrial XTreme plexiglass-and-plastic circular-saw-blade family. The verified variation row specifies a 12-inch diameter, 1-inch bore, 96 teeth, MATB tooth geometry, 0.110-inch kerf, 0.087-inch plate thickness, a −3° hook angle, and a maximum permitted speed of 6,400 RPM.
CMT equips the blade family with specially formulated industrial chromium micrograin carbide teeth and Silver-Copper-Silver tri-metal brazing. This construction is intended to reduce cutting-edge abrasion, improve cut quality, extend service life, and help the carbide withstand operating stress and impact.
The non-stick ORANGE SHIELD® coating helps reduce overheating, corrosion, rust, resin buildup, and blade drag. Laser-cut heat-expansion slots accommodate operating heat, while patented dynamic balancing, the visible tensioning ring, and precision mirror-finish sharpening support controlled cutting in thin plastic, phenolic, plexiglass, vinyl, and laminate flooring.
Technical Specifications
Item Code 222.096.12 combines a 12-inch diameter, 1-inch bore, 96 MATB teeth, 0.110-inch kerf, 0.087-inch plate, and a verified 6,400 RPM maximum.
The 96-tooth MATB configuration and −3° hook angle support controlled cutting in plexiglass, thin plastic, phenolic, vinyl, and laminate flooring.
Chromium micrograin carbide, tri-metal brazing, ORANGE SHIELD® coating, heat-expansion slots, dynamic balancing, and a tensioning ring support stable operation.
Confirm exact Item Code 222.096.12, a compatible 12-inch saw-blade capacity, and a clean 1-inch arbor with properly matched flanges. Verify blade rotation, guard and throat-plate clearance, stable support of plastic sheet material, and controlled feed before use. Never exceed the verified 6,400 RPM maximum, and do not select the blade by the 222.us family reference alone.
CMT 222.096.12 combines a 12-inch diameter, 1-inch bore, 96-tooth MATB geometry, 0.110-inch kerf, 0.087-inch plate, a −3° hook angle, and industrial chromium micrograin carbide teeth.
ORANGE SHIELD® coating, tri-metal brazing, laser-cut heat-expansion slots, patented dynamic balancing, a tensioning ring, and precision mirror-finish sharpening complete the verified Series 222.us configuration.