Freud Thick Stock Aluminum Metal Saw Blade with Tico Hi-Density Carbide Non-Ferrous Blend for Maximum Performance - 12" Diameter, 72 Teeth, TCG Grind - LU89M012

Product Description The Freud 10" Thick Stock Aluminum Metal Blade is designed for cutting thick non-ferrous materials and aluminum with precision. Featuring Freud’s TiCo Hi-Density Carbide, this blade ensures maximum cutting performance and a long-lasting sharp edge. The custom gullet design minimizes chip build-up, preventing shoulder damage or breakage during cuts. The Silver I.C.E. coating reduces corrosion and pitch build-up, ensuring smooth cuts and longer blade life. This blade is specially formulated for non-ferrous materials, such as aluminum, and offers a smooth finish with each cut. Freud recommends using a liquid lubricant (e.g., WD-40) every 4-5 cuts to enhance performance. Compatible with miter saws, table saws, radial arm saws, and portable table saws, the LU89M010 blade provides superior cutting quality for thick materials with a wall thickness of up to 1/2". Ideal for professional metalworking tasks. Amazon.com The 12-inch Freud LU89M012 Thick Stock Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting Saw Blade is a heavy-duty blade that delivers a precise finish when cutting aluminum and other non-ferrous materials. Featuring 86 teeth with TiCo high-density carbide tips and Freud's Silver I.C.E. coating, which helps reduce heat buildup and prevent corrosion, this thin-kerf blade is built to stand up to the demands of frequent use and tough applications.Triple-Chip Tooth Grind for Precise Metal Saw CutsBuilt to make quick, exact work of trimming and reshaping aluminum, copper, or other non-ferrous metals, this blade features teeth with a triple-chip grind. In this configuration, each flat-top tooth is followed by a trapezoidal tooth that's slightly higher. The trapezoidal tooth delivers a precut slot that's narrower than the final kerf, so the flat-top teeth can leave a finish that's clean and true.Also offering custom designed gullets that minimize chip buildup, this blade is designed for optimal performance when cutting metal walls that are less than 1/4-inch thick. It has a 1-inch arbor and produces a 0.122 kerf.Freud recommends that you use a liquid lubricant, like WD40, when cutting metals with this blade.Well-Balanced, Anti-Vibration DesignThis Freud blade is precision balanced and pretensioned for truer cuts under heavy loads. It also features laser-cut, anti-vibration slots that reduce chatter for a cleaner finish, longer blade life, and reduced noise while you work. And because the entire blade is laser cut from high-strength steel, you can trust that it will stay stable, flat, and true, even after prolonged use.High-Density Carbide for Maximum Cutting PerformanceThis thick-stock saw blade's 86 teeth are finished with tips made from Freud's application-specific TiCo high-density carbide "non-ferrous blend." Formulated to extend tooth life in the face of demanding metalwork applications, this blend is extra impact-resistant--due to including more cobalt than other TiCo blends--and it still offers the mix of improved strength, density, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance that you expect from TiCo.With teeth that start out sharper and deliver improved edge retention, the blade can go longer between sharpening, and will hold up longer--saving you time and money.Silver I.C.E. Coating Resists Corrosion and Heat BuildupThis blade is finished with Freud's Silver I.C.E. coating, which resists corrosion for improved performance over time. This unique coating also resists heat buildup, protecting your saw and your work surface and preventing the blade from warping. Its non-stick surface also helps prevent unwanted buildups. All this translates to less drag on the motor of your saw, which means longer tool life and longer blade life.This industrial saw blade is backed by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.About Freud: A History of Innovative ManufacturingAn industry leader for more than 50 years, Freud America, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of superior carbide cutting tools for the woodworking industry. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain Carbide with Titanium, called TiCo, a high-density combination of Titanium and Cobalt.By producing their own carbide, Freud has the unique ability to formulate each tool for each specific application, thereby maximizing the cutting life and performance of the tool. Freud's full line of high-quality, woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, power tools, and more. What's in the BoxFreud LU89M012 Thick Stock Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting Saw Blade--12-inch diameter, 1-inch arbor, 86-tooth design.

• Lubrication Recommended for Optimal Performance - Freud advises using a liquid lubricant, such as a light spray of WD-40, every 4 to 5 cuts to reduce friction, extend blade life, and maintain clean, precise cuts.
• Premium TiCo Carbide Blend - Features a high-density TiCo non-ferrous blend that maximizes cutting performance, edge retention, and durability, designed to power through tough woods with consistent, clean results.
• Exceptional Finish - Designed specifically for thick stock applications, this blade delivers clean, precise cuts and a high-quality finish on aluminum, brass, copper, and other non-ferrous metals.
• Unique Gullet Design - Minimizes chip build-up to prevent shoulder damage or tooth breakage, ensuring smoother cuts and extending blade life in demanding applications.
• Silver Ice Coating - Corrosion-resistant Silver Ice coating reduces friction and pitch build-up, while large gullets ensure rapid chip removal and cleaner cuts.