Melamine resin is the main constituent of high-pressure laminates, such as Formica™ and Arborite™, and of laminate flooring, and often is used to saturate decorative papers that are directly laminated onto particle board; the resulting panel is often called melamine and commonly used in ready-to-assemble furniture and inexpensive kitchen cabinets. Melamine is available in different sizes and thicknesses, as well as a large number of colors and patterns. The sheets are heavy and difficult to work with, as the resin is prone to chipping when being cut with conventional table saws.

We offer several solutions to suite any demanding application in custom cabinet shops.

From the conventional Triple Chip Ground (TCG) saw blades, to the more sophisticate Hollow Ground (HG) and High ATB type blades. DIMAR special Melamine Saw Blades eliminate chipping and splintering of the materials being sawn.

Across and Along Cutting along and across the grain or cutting panel materials.

MITRE	SLIDING COMPOUND MITRE	LIGHT DUTY TABLE	RADIAL ARM	HEAVY DUTY TABLE

Selecting the right blade for cutting Melamine is very challenging since the choices are enormous. In recent years, manufacturers have come up with an array of saw blades all claiming to outperform each other when competing for your money. To alleviate the painstaking task of choosing the proper Melamine blade, we like to suggest practical tips. We have chosen a 10” Diameter Saw Blade; however, the tips may apply to the rest of the list. For the exact technical specifications please refer to the icons above and read the relevant file.

Good:

10-80 TCG   Most economical choice for 1 sided Melamine coated boards. May need a scoring saw to cut double sided boards. Simple to sharpen.

10-48 HG Very good results on double sided Melamine coated boards. No need for a scoring saw. May be serviced by professional sharpeners only.

Better:

10-80 TN  Excellent choice for single & double sided Melamine coated boards. No need for a scoring saw. Simple to sharpen. 3.4mm Kerf for heavy boards.

10-80 TNX   Excellent choice for single & double sided Melamine coated boards. No need for a scoring saw. Simple to sharpen. Lighter on the sawing machine. 3.2mm Kerf for thin boards.

10-72 COR  Excellent choice for single & double sided Melamine coated boards. No need for a scoring saw. Simple to sharpen. Lighter on the sawing machine. 3.2mm Kerf for thin boards. Most suitable for Radial arm and Mitre saws.

Best:

1080TD  Superior cutting and longevity. Equipped with our D-Max™ premium carbide teeth for long lasting quality cuts. The ultimate choice for single sided Melamine coated boards. May need a scoring saw to cut double sided boards.  Simple to sharpen. Lighter on the sawing machine. 3.2mm Kerf for thin boards.

10-80 TNTD  Superior cutting and longevity. . Equipped with our D-Max™ premium carbide teeth for long lasting quality cuts.The ultimate choice for single & double sided Melamine coated boards. No need for a scoring saw. Simple to sharpen. 3.4mm Kerf for heavy boards.

10-80 TNDX   Superior cutting and longevity. . Equipped with our D-Max™ premium carbide teeth for long lasting quality cuts.The ultimate choice for single & double sided Melamine coated boards. No need for a scoring saw. Simple to sharpen. 3.2mm Kerf for thin boards.