
What Is a Circular Saw Blade? Types by Material and Construction
A practical introduction to circular saw blades, including TCT, Cermet, PCD, HSS, tool steel, and solid carbide saw blade types.

A practical introduction to circular saw blades, including TCT, Cermet, PCD, HSS, tool steel, and solid carbide saw blade types.

A buyer-focused breakdown of tungsten carbide (TCT) and cermet cold saw blade tips—their composition, mechanical properties, cutting behavior on steel, and which steel products and sawing machines each one suits best.

A procurement-focused comparison of PCD and TCT circular saw blade technologies—covering edge material, real-world tool life, surface finish, resharpening logistics, and cost-per-cut—so you can match the right blade to your cutting line.

A practical, no-nonsense comparison of HSS and TCT circular saw blade technologies—covering material, heat resistance, linear cutting speed, machine rigidity, and lifecycle cost—to help procurement managers source the right blade.