The Freud 255mm Carbide Tipped Saw Blade for cutting aluminum and non-ferrous metals is a precision-engineered circular saw blade purpose-built to cut special drawn products such as tubes and similar products having ultra-thin walls. With 120 teeth, a 2.8mm kerf, and a TCG (Triple Chip Grind) tooth geometry, this blade delivers an excellent cutting finish without splintering - even on demanding thin-wall profiles in aluminum, brass, copper, vinyl, and plastic. Designed for use on miter saws, stationary table saws, and double miter saws, it is equally at home in high-volume production environments and precision workshop settings alike.

Key Features

• Freud TiCo Hi-Density Carbide - Freud's exclusive carbide blend is specifically designed for each cutting application to maximize cutting life and material finish, meaning fewer blade changes and consistently clean results across a wider range of non-ferrous metals and plastics.
• Triple Chip Grind (TCG) tooth geometry - The TCG grind is optimized for cutting aluminum, brass, copper, vinyl, and plastic, producing a smooth, chip-free finish on materials that would otherwise tear out or deform with a less suitable tooth profile.
• 120 teeth with a 5 deg. hook angle - The high tooth count combined with a controlled 5 deg. hook angle reduces the load per tooth, resulting in a finer, cleaner cut on ultra-thin-walled drawn products where surface quality is critical.
• Freud Silver I.C.E. Coating - Freud's own Silver I.C.E. Coating reduces heat, build up, and eliminates rust and corrosion to maximize the life of the blade, keeping it performing at full efficiency even under prolonged use on gummy or abrasive non-ferrous materials.
• Anti-Vibration design - The anti-vibration design eliminates movement and reduces vibration for flawless cuts, which is especially important when working with thin-wall tubes and profiles that are prone to deflection or chatter.
• Tri-Metal Brazing - Tri-Metal Brazing gives the tooth superior bond strength and protects the carbide tooth by giving it increased flexibility and impact resistance, making the blade more durable when interrupted cuts or hard inclusions are encountered in drawn metal products.
• Hi-Tolerance Precision Plate Grinding and Tensioning - A laser-cut blade body from 48 Rockwell steel plate remains flat and true over the lifetime of the blade, ensuring ultimate accuracy and repeatability in precision cutting applications.
• Reduced 2.8mm kerf with a 2.2mm plate - The slim kerf removes less material per pass and optimizes performance in low-power machines, reducing waste and allowing use on a broader range of tool capacities.

Why This Product

• Built specifically for aluminum and non-ferrous thin-wall applications - this blade's TCG grind, high tooth count, and controlled hook angle work together to cut tubes and ultra-thin-walled drawn products without splintering, making it a reliable choice when surface finish and part integrity matter.
• Compatible with three tool types - the 255mm diameter and 1" arbor fit miter saws, stationary table saws, and double miter saws, giving operators the flexibility to use one blade across multiple machines in a shop or production line.
• Engineered for extended service life - Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide, Silver I.C.E. Coating, and Tri-Metal Brazing all contribute directly to longer blade life and reduced downtime, lowering the cost per cut over the blade's working lifetime.
• Optimized for low-power machines - the 2.8mm kerf and precision-ground 2.2mm plate reduce cutting resistance, making this blade a practical option for shops where machine power is a limiting factor but cut quality still cannot be compromised.

Specifications

• Brand: Freud
• Diameter: 255mm
• Teeth: 120
• Arbor: 1"
• Kerf: 2.8mm
• Plate: 2.2mm
• Hook Angle: 5 deg.
• Grind: TCG
• Compatible Tools: Miter Saw; Stationary Table Saw; Double Miter Saw
• Compatible Materials: Plastic; Vinyl; Aluminum; Brass; Copper
• Pack Quantity: 1
• Country of Origin: Italy

Approved Applications

• Sawblades to cut aluminum and non-ferrous metals

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this blade designed to cut?

This Freud 255mm saw blade is designed to cut plastic, vinyl, aluminum, brass, and copper. Its primary usage is to cut special drawn products such as tubes and similar products having ultra-thin walls, delivering an excellent cutting finish without splintering.

Which machines is this blade compatible with?

This blade is compatible with miter saws, stationary table saws, and double miter saws. It features a 255mm diameter and a 1" arbor to fit these tool types, and its reduced kerf also optimizes its employment in low-power machines.

What tooth grind does this blade use and why does it matter for non-ferrous metals?

This blade uses a TCG (Triple Chip Grind) tooth geometry. The TCG grind is well-suited to cutting non-ferrous metals and plastics because it alternates between a flat-topped raker tooth and a chamfered tooth, which helps manage chip load and reduces the risk of material deformation or rough edges on sensitive materials such as aluminum and copper.

How does the Silver I.C.E. Coating benefit this blade during use?

Freud's own Silver I.C.E. Coating reduces heat, build up, and eliminates rust and corrosion to maximize the life of the blade. This is particularly valuable when cutting non-ferrous metals, where heat and material buildup on the blade body can degrade both cut quality and blade longevity over time.