CMT

About CMT

CMT, founded in Italy in 1960, is a manufacturer of industrial-grade router bits and cutting tools for woodworking, composite materials, and non-ferrous metals. The brand is recognized for its use of micro-grain carbide tips and precision-ground steel bodies, which provide consistent edge geometry and extended service life under repetitive production use. CMT’s product range includes flush-trim bits, round-groove profile bits, beading bits, Roman ogee profiles, and other specialized router bit families, all available in fractional-inch and metric dimensions. Each bit is engineered to meet specific cutting requirements: flush-trim bits are designed for pattern and template work, with a bearing-guided tip that follows the workpiece edge; round-groove bits produce consistent radius channels for joinery or decorative routing; and profile bits create decorative edges on moldings, cabinets, and furniture components. CMT bits are typically carbide-tipped, with hardness ratings suitable for hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, MDF, and laminates. The cutting diameters range from 1/4 in. to 3/4 in., with shank sizes compatible with standard hand-held routers and CNC routers. Shank diameters commonly include 1/4 in., 1/2 in., and 8 mm, depending on the bit series. CMT applies anti-kickback design features on select bits to reduce the risk of workpiece climb during climb-cutting operations. The bits are manufactured to ISO 9001 quality management standards, though specific IP ratings are not applicable to cutting tools. 3G Electric stocks over 47 SKUs of CMT router bits, including flush-trim sets and individual round-groove bits, all sourced directly from CMT’s production facilities. The inventory covers both single-flute and two-flute configurations, with lengths of cut ranging from 1/4 in. to 1 in. for various depth requirements. 3G Electric supports procurement specialists and maintenance managers by providing detailed specifications—such as cutter diameter, shank size, number of flutes, and overall length—for each SKU, enabling precise matching to router collets and application needs. The catalog includes bits with MPNs like 806.001.11 (3-piece flush-trim set), 814.690.11 (round-groove, 3/4 in. cutter diameter), and 816.064.11 (flush-trim, 1/4 in. cutter diameter, single flute). For buyers requiring consistent edge quality in high-volume production, CMT bits offer repeatable performance across batch runs. 3G Electric ships globally, with no geographic restrictions on the brand’s availability. The product line is suitable for cabinet shops, millwork facilities, furniture manufacturers, and general woodworking operations that demand dimensional accuracy and tool longevity.

Common Applications

• Cabinet door production — CMT Roman ogee profile bits for decorative edge routing on MDF or hardwood doors.
• Template routing in millwork — CMT flush-trim bits (e.g., SKU 806.629.11) for pattern duplication on plywood or solid wood.
• Joinery for furniture assembly — CMT round-groove bits (e.g., SKU 814.690.11) for creating consistent radius channels in drawer sides or frame components.
• Sign making — CMT beading bits for adding decorative beads to signage edges made from HDPE or acrylic.
• Laminate countertop trimming — CMT flush-trim bits with bearing guide for trimming laminate overhang on substrate edges.
• CNC routing of composite panels — CMT carbide-tipped bits for cutting phenolic or solid-surface materials in automated production lines.