Diablo D0748CFM 7 in. x 48-Tooth Steel Demon Cermet II Saw Blade for Medium Metal

The Diablo D0748CFM 7 in. x 48-Tooth Steel Demon Cermet II Saw Blade for Medium Metal is built for cutting metal and stainless steel with a compatible corded or cordless circular saw. This is a circular saw blade designed for medium metal cutting and stainless steel cutting. Model D0748CFM uses a 7 inch blade body, 48-tooth triple chip grind geometry, and a 20 mm arbor to give metal fabricators, mechanical trades, and jobsite crews a faster alternative to grinding discs when they need cleaner cuts with less rework.

What makes this blade matter is the tooth material. Diablo uses Cermet II teeth, which combine ceramic and metallic properties for better heat tolerance and wear resistance than a typical abrasive wheel. In practical terms, that means the blade keeps cutting when heat would normally start eating away at other options. It delivers up to 25 times longer life and up to 10 times faster cuts versus standard grinding discs. If you are cutting studs, channel, angle iron, flat bar, threaded rod, or conduit, that kind of speed difference saves real time.

The 48-tooth layout and triple chip grind are aimed at control, not brute force. That matters on metal because blade wander and deflection are what turn a simple cut into cleanup, fitment problems, or extra grinding. Diablo calls out reduced wandering and deflection, and that lines up with what you want from a metal cutting circular saw blade: straight tracking, a controlled feed, and a cut edge that does not need a bunch of touch-up before the next step.

Diablo also built this blade around jobsite durability. Laser cut stabilizer vents help manage vibration and noise while keeping the blade cooler during use. The laser cut arbor is there to support accurate blade rotation and reduce premature wear. Tri-Metal shock resistant brazing helps the teeth stand up to impact, which is a big deal in metal cutting where interrupted cuts and harder sections can punish a blade fast. Add the Perma-SHIELD coating and you get added protection against heat build-up, corrosion, and gumming.

For day-to-day use, the benefit is not just speed. This blade is designed to produce precise, burr-free cuts with fewer sparks and less dust than grinding discs. The triple chip cutting action is specifically called out for reducing sparks, which can matter on indoor work, renovation jobs, and locations where hot work creates extra headaches. Cleaner cuts also mean less time dressing edges and less mess around the saw.

Fit matters on a blade like this, so pay attention to the 20 mm arbor and 7 inch diameter before ordering. This blade is intended for metal cutting saw applications and is listed for cutting steel studs, channel, angle iron, flat bar, threaded rod, and EMT conduit within the stated thickness ranges. That makes it a good choice for framing crews working with steel studs, electricians cutting conduit, HVAC installers, general contractors, and fabrication shops that want one dedicated metal cutting blade instead of leaning on abrasive wheels for everything.

If you cut metal often and want cleaner, faster, more controlled cuts from a circular saw, this is the kind of blade worth stepping up to. If your saw takes a 7 inch blade with a 20 mm arbor and your work leans into mild steel and stainless applications, the Diablo D0748CFM gives you a purpose-built metal cutting solution instead of asking a general blade or cutoff wheel to do a job it was never meant to do.

Blade Diameter 7 in. Tooth Count 48 Tooth Grind Triple Chip Grind Arbor Size 20 mm Kerf 0.075 in. Max Speed 5,800 RPM Tip Material Cermet Made In Italy

Diablo D0748CFM 7 in. x 48-Tooth Steel Demon Cermet II Saw Blade That Makes Metal Cutting More Practical

If you are tired of slow, dirty abrasive cuts, this blade is a real upgrade for anyone cutting steel and stainless with the right saw setup.

• Who it's for: Contractors, electricians, HVAC crews, steel stud framers, and shop users cutting conduit, channel, angle iron, flat bar, and threaded rod.
• Why it stands out: Cermet II teeth, triple chip grind geometry, and a blade body designed for cooler, straighter, lower-spark cutting give it an edge over basic abrasive options.
• Worth knowing: Check arbor size first. The 20 mm arbor is the detail that decides whether this blade is exactly right for your saw or not.

• What does this blade cut? It cuts metal and stainless steel, including steel studs, channel, angle iron, flat bar, EMT conduit, and threaded rod within stated thickness ranges.
• What arbor size does it use? This blade uses a 20 mm arbor.
• How many teeth does it have? It has 48 teeth with a triple chip grind design.
• What is the maximum blade speed? The listed maximum speed is 5,800 RPM.