60T vs 100T TCT Blade for Aluminum: Which Tooth Count Wins?
By Quality Industrial Abrasives and Tools | Benchmark Abrasives | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Comparisons
Compare 60-tooth and 100-tooth 10-inch TCT blades for aluminum and non-ferrous metals. Learn how tooth count affects speed, finish, and burrs so you can pick the right blade.
Quick answer
Choose the 60-tooth blade for faster cutting in thicker aluminum and non-ferrous stock where minor burrs are acceptable; choose the 100-tooth blade when edge quality and minimal secondary finishing matter most on thinner or visible-cut parts.
Why tooth count changes the cut in aluminum
Aluminum cuts differently from wood: it grabs the blade, chips easily, and can leave burrs. More teeth mean each tooth takes a smaller bite, which usually produces a smoother edge but slows feed rate and increases heat. Fewer teeth clear chips faster and cut quicker, but the finish may need deburring. The 60T and 100T blades in Benchmark Abrasives' 10-inch aluminum lineup sit on opposite sides of that trade-off.
The speed-versus-finish trade-off in practice
The 60-tooth blade favors faster cutting while still providing a controlled cut, according to the catalog. That makes it a practical choice for framing, thicker extrusions, or jobs where you will clean the edge anyway. The 100-tooth blade prioritizes edge quality to minimize burrs and secondary finishing, so it suits visible trim, thin-wall profiles, or production cuts that must look clean off the saw. Neither blade is universally better; the right pick depends on whether you value cycle time or off-cut finish.
When a different blade size or tooth count makes more sense
This comparison covers 10-inch blades. If your saw uses a different arbor or you need a 14-inch 100-tooth TCT blade for a larger saw, check that specific size and configuration rather than assuming the same trade-off applies. Also note that the catalog does not list kerf, hook angle, or arbor size for these two blades here; confirm those specs on the product page if they are critical for your saw.
Key trade-offs at a glance
- Cutting speed: The 60-tooth blade cuts faster because each tooth removes a larger chip; the 100-tooth blade requires a slower, more controlled feed to avoid overheating and gumming. If your saw or material demands high throughput, start with the 60T.
- Edge finish and burrs: The 100-tooth blade leaves a smoother edge with fewer burrs, reducing or eliminating secondary finishing; the 60-tooth blade may need deburring on visible cuts. For anodized or visible aluminum, the 100T often saves time at the finishing bench.
- Material thickness and profile: Thick extrusions and solid stock benefit from the 60-tooth blade's chip clearance; thin-wall profiles and sheet benefit from the 100-tooth blade's supported cut. Match tooth count to the thinnest section you cut most often.
Product facts
- 10" 60-Tooth Tct Saw Blade For Aluminum & Non-Ferrous Metals: 10-inch, 60-tooth TCT blade for aluminum and non-ferrous metals. Fewer teeth than the 80T and 100T options favor faster cutting, so it suits jobs where speed matters more than a polished edge.
10" 60-Tooth Tct Saw Blade For Aluminum & Non-Ferrous Metals - 10" 100-tooth Tct Saw Blade For Aluminum & Non-ferrous Metals: 10-inch, 100-tooth TCT blade for aluminum and non-ferrous metals. The high tooth count prioritizes edge quality, making it the finish-focused choice when minimizing burrs and secondary work is the goal.
10" 100-tooth Tct Saw Blade For Aluminum & Non-ferrous Metals
Which blade fits your work?
Best for
- Fabricators cutting thicker aluminum extrusions or non-ferrous stock where speed matters and minor burrs are acceptable (60T).
- Shops making visible cuts in thin-wall aluminum or trim where minimal secondary finishing is required (100T).
Not for
- Cutting steel or ferrous metals — these blades are for aluminum and non-ferrous metals only.
- Saws that require a different blade diameter or arbor size; confirm compatibility before ordering.
