{"product_id":"freud-16-inches-thick-stock-aluminum-metal-blade-lu89m016","title":"Freud 16\" Thick Stock Aluminum Metal Blade - Teeth: 114, Arbor: 1\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreud's 16\" Thick Stock Aluminum Metal Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-engineered, 114-tooth saw blade built specifically for cutting thick non-ferrous materials including aluminum, brass, and copper with a maximum wall thickness of 1\/4\". Designed for use with miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws, this specialty blade combines Premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide Non-Ferrous Blend technology with a unique gullet design to deliver clean, accurate cuts in demanding non-ferrous metal cutting applications. Whether you work with aluminum extrusions, copper pipe, or brass stock, this large-format circular blade provides the controlled, high-finish performance required for thick non-ferrous stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium TiCo HI-Density Carbide Non-Ferrous Blend for Maximum Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e - this advanced carbide formulation is specifically engineered for non-ferrous metals, meaning you get longer tooth life and more cuts before replacement compared to a general-purpose blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreud-Made TiCo Carbide specifically designed to cut nonferrous metals extends tooth life\u003c\/strong\u003e - a proprietary carbide blend produced in-house by Freud translates directly into reduced tooling costs and fewer blade changes over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Gullet Design reduces chip build-up, which can cause shoulder damage or breakage\u003c\/strong\u003e - custom-designed gullets keep chips from accumulating during the cut, protecting both the blade and your workpiece from damage caused by clogging or heat buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Ice Coating resists corrosion and pitch build-up\u003c\/strong\u003e - this protective surface treatment keeps the blade cleaner during use and guards against corrosion between jobs, extending the blade's service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e114 teeth on a 16\" diameter blade\u003c\/strong\u003e - a high tooth count on this large-format blade means finer, smoother cuts through thick aluminum, brass, and copper stock with minimal burring or tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCG (Triple Chip Grind) tooth geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e - this grind style is well suited for non-ferrous metals, helping produce a clean finish on cut edges and reducing the risk of material chipping or cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e-7 deg. hook angle\u003c\/strong\u003e - the negative hook angle controls feed rate and reduces grabbing, providing a safer, more controlled cut when working with metal stock on a miter saw, radial arm saw, or table saw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\" arbor size\u003c\/strong\u003e - the standard 1\" arbor fits a wide range of miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws, making this blade broadly compatible with common workshop equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreud's proprietary TiCo HI-Density Carbide Non-Ferrous Blend is formulated specifically for aluminum, brass, and copper - giving you a blade purpose-built for thick non-ferrous stock rather than a compromised general-purpose alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe combination of a unique gullet design and Silver Ice Coating works together to reduce chip build-up and pitch accumulation, keeping cuts clean and the blade performing consistently over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith 114 teeth on a 16\" blade and a -7 deg. hook angle, this blade is engineered for controlled, smooth cutting of non-ferrous materials with wall thickness up to 1\/4\" - reducing the finishing work needed after each cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility with three common tool types - miter saw, radial arm saw, and stationary table saw - means this specialty non-ferrous blade works across the equipment most likely already in your shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArbor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKerf:\u003c\/strong\u003e.142\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlate:\u003c\/strong\u003e.118\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e -7 deg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e TCG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting Thick Non-Ferrous Materials And Aluminum. Wall thickness 1\/4\" Maximum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miter Saw; Radial Arm Saw; Stationary Table Saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum; Brass; Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum and Non-Ferrous (Thick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproved Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialty Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat materials can this blade cut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThis blade is designed to cut aluminum, brass, and copper. It is rated for thick non-ferrous materials with a maximum wall thickness of 1\/4\". It is not intended for ferrous metals or wood applications.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tools is this 16\" blade compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThis blade is compatible with miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws equipped with a 1\" arbor. Always confirm your tool's arbor size and maximum blade diameter before installing.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the TCG grind mean for cutting performance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTCG stands for Triple Chip Grind. 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