Industrial Bandsaws for the Defense Industry

Forrest designs and builds machines specifically for the light and medium density materials common across defense work, from EPS pattern stock and urethane to graphite blocks and specialty insulation. Our equipment is robust, reliable, and easy to maintain, delivering decades of service even in the demanding production environments that support the defense industry. Defense programs run on tight tolerances and unforgiving documentation requirements, and a saw that drifts out of spec is a liability. Forrest machines are built to hold accuracy, cut after cut, so your parts pass inspection the first time.

• Composite and FRP armor panels
• Radar-absorbing and acoustic foam
• Ablative and ceramic-fiber insulation
• Rigid honeycomb core and structural foam
• Graphite blocks, urethane, and EPS pattern stock

As a vertical bandsaw manufacturer, Forrest offers moving-table machines that push heavy or awkward workpieces through the blade for fast, clean cuts. When straight cuts on a single plane are not enough, our custom horizontal bandsaws deliver the same accuracy for sheet and bun stock.

Downtime on a defense contract carries real consequences, from missed delivery milestones to penalty clauses. Forrest equipment is engineered for continuous production environments, with rugged components and straightforward maintenance that keep your line moving. Many of our machines include moving tables, precision fences, laser guideline lights, and dust collection systems that improve both cut accuracy and operator safety. 

These features matter when you are working with hazardous composite dust or holding repeatable tolerances across long production runs. Whether you are fabricating prototype tooling or running a sustained production program, Forrest builds equipment that earns its place on the floor.

No two defense applications are identical, and most programs require something a catalog machine cannot provide. That is where Forrest stands apart. Our custom bandsaws are engineered around your material, tolerances, and throughput requirements. If a standard design is not quite right, we modify it or build a fully custom machine to do exactly what your job needs.