The LU96R is a thin kerf blade that is designed to give long life and excellent finish on the top and bottom of laminates, melamine & veneered plywood. The laser-cut anti-vibration design yields the plate acoustically dead. This reduces the sideways movement of the cutting edge to prevent chipping in manmade materials such as laminates. This dramatically extends cutting life and finish. No scoring blades needed with this blade! Premium TiCo䋢 HI-Density Carbide Laminate Blend for Maximum Performance Triple Chip Grind (TCG) Tooth Design with a positive hook angle for long life in production applications Thin Kerf requires less power and allows for faster feed rate Perma-Shield䋢 Non-Stick Coating reduces blade drag, protects the blade from corrosion and pitch build-up. Ideal For: Double-sided laminates, melamine & veneered plywood. Depth of cut (1/4" min to 1-5/8" max)