174 | 2012/2013 Power Tools & Accessories Catalog Saw Blades
Bosch circular saw blades apply the best technology in the construction industry to provide true performance. Circular saw blades from Bosch provide leading-edge carbide and coatings for a full line of construction and laser-precision woodworking blades.
Shape and pattern of teeth, which determines application and performance. Grind Configuration
Grind Type 7 Flat Top Grind (FTG) Alternate Top Bevel (ATB) Triple Chip Grind (TCG) Multipurpose Carbide Tip (MCT) Tri-Grind (TRI) Solid Surface Grind (SSG) High 30˚ ATB (MH) Primary Application Ripping, grooving and joints
Crosscutting, cutoff and trim of wood and plywood
Hardwood, non-ferrous metals and plastics
Combination tooth grind. Ripping and crosscutting of wood and composites
Combined ATB and FTG — Fast, clean rip and crosscuts
Optimized for clean cuts and long life in dense synthetic materials
Chip-free cuts on melamine and plywood
Blade Anatomy
Kerf: Width of cut (also largest width of saw tooth)
Gullet: Cutaway area between teeth for efficient chip removal
Plate: Body of the blade, which supports and guides the teeth
Hook Angle: Angle of tooth relative to blade radius, which determines aggressiveness of cut and workpiece finish