What is a TCT Blade and Why Do I Need One?
Posted by Katy | Toolstop on 8th Jul 2021
Ever wondered What is a TCT Blade? This Toolstop Blog explains exactly what a TCT Saw Blade is, what they're used for and why you should use one. TCT Saw Blades are specifically designed for cutting through metal with ease thanks to their teeth and Tungsten Carbide Tips. So what does TCT mean? Keep reading to find out more.
TCT Saw Blades – What Are They?
What is a TCT Blade and Why Do I Need One? It can be tempting to make a cut with your circular or mitre saw using whatever blade is already fitted, and you might even get away with it.
However, to ensure the cleanest, safest, most accurate cut each time, using the correct saw blade for the application is vital. Click here to read our guide to mitre saw blades.
In this Toolstop guide, we’ll look at one particular type of saw blade and explain the reasons why you’ll use it.
What is a TCT Blade?
All saw blades are designed for specific types of cut. The kerf – or width of the teeth – will dictate how clean the cut is. However the number of teeth on the blade also plays a part in this; fewer teeth for faster, rougher cuts. Because the material you’re cutting is the biggest factor in deciding the type of saw blade you need. Wood, non-ferrous metals and plastics, require blades designed for these specific materials.
Tungsten Carbide Tips
TCT saw blades are specifically designed for cutting metal tubing, pipes, rails, nickel, zirconium, cobalt and titanium-based metal. All of this is possible thanks to the teeth on the saw blades, and the tungsten carbide tips, or TCT.
It’s this coating of tungsten carbide that gives the saw blades the ability to easily cut through metals, while at the same time ensuring the blades last a long time.
Watch the Makita DCS550 metal cutting saw, fitted with a TCT blade, in action on Toolstop TV.
What Sizes of TCT Saw Blades Are Available?
We’ve got a big range of TCT circular saw blades available for next day delivery, click here to see them all. You’ll find blades in 180mm to 355mm diameters, with teeth count between 24 to 90 for every type and quality of cut you’ll need. Below you’ll see a small selection of blades available.
There’s no excuse to be using the wrong saw blades. Besides it being dangerous, you simply wont get the best cut. Therefore, if you’re cutting metals, get a TCT saw blade now.