Question Cutting 2020 extrusions with miter saw

[EvilleRock]

I’m interested in cutting, drilling, & tapping some custom length 2020 extrusions. I’m hoping I can get a good square cut with a 10” miter saw if I use an appropriate saw blade. Does the following look like a good choice?

Diablo D1080N Non-Ferrous Metal & Plastic Cutting Saw Blade https://a.co/d/hQzYtjq

Aluminum chips make a hell of a mess, so I’m thinking I might be better off buying pre-cut, but don’t where. If anyone cares to share any thoughts, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[bigwoolie]

You can aluminum with any good wood saw blade. I just cut some 3 inch tubing with a harbor freight general? blade with zero issues. Obviously take it slow, but no cutting fluid or WD40 is needed.

 

[EvilleRock]

I’m interested in cutting, drilling, & tapping some custom length 2020 extrusions. I’m hoping I can get a good square cut with a 10” miter saw if I use an appropriate saw blade. Does the following look like a good choice?

Diablo D1080N Non-Ferrous Metal & Plastic Cutting Saw Blade https://a.co/d/hQzYtjq

Aluminum chips make a hell of a mess, so I’m thinking I might be better off buying pre-cut, but don’t where. If anyone cares to share any thoughts, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks.

After poking around the web, I've decided that my best option (for now) is to buy them pre-cut from Misumi. The cost seemed pretty reasonable. I'll do the tapping and access hole drilling myself.