Sure, it can do that but it's gonna dramatically reduce the lifespan of the tool. Angle die grinders are definitely not meant for use with cut off wheels. You use that style for surface clean up mostly. Most people use roloc discs with that style. Because of the 90° bend, the gear in the head will strip out sooner if used improperly. If you're looking for a tool specifically for what you mentioned, you'll want a 3" air cut off tool. If you want something that's a little more multipurpose but still want to be able to cut, get a straight die grinder. You can use a cut off mandrel in a straight die grinder (however this is NOT osha approved as the disc wouldnt have a guard). It can be very dangerous if a wheel blows up on you.
