Gi @Will01
Is that melmine chip board you are cutting? Looks like it.
As @Noyade is refering to to teeth per inch . The more teeth usually smaller teeth more finer the cut and some saw blades ment for ripping (timber length ways and some cross cut. Bunnings have Ultra finish circular saw blades, Trade series usually multipurpose. I buy multi material blades for various tasks, then there is low tooth counts for table saws and usually ripping saws cutting down the grain.
1 Cut with a saw blade with more teeth designed for panel. Use sharp (new blade) ( I use my old saw blades for demolishing work like cutting up pallets for fire wood.)
1.5 Do set saw blade depth to the thickness of the material plus 5mm max.
2- Try cutting the material from the back this will cause less splintering.
-3 Place a masking tape over the white material to help it stop splintering and cut from the back.
4 Technique cut with a steady pace let the saw blade find its pace by using modest pressure on the saw. Forcing the blade though is bad like using an axe.
5 Footing good footing and position will help cut in one action not have to stop and start creating a bump (mismatched cut line) in your cut possibly.
8 Cant hurt to silicone spray your blade periodically easy of passing through wood
9 Plan your cut each time,
10 try keep your head/eyes over the top of the saw to allow accurate cutting using saws visual guides.
11 It maybe helpful to blow or suction saw dust off the job cut to enable you to see the line you have drawn. A hidden line while cutting is a recipe for disaster.
Hope this helps.
