Industrial Bandsaws for the Automotive Industry

Different parts of the automotive build call for different cutting geometries, and the Forrest catalog covers the full range. Our vertical bandsaws handle contour cuts and pattern work on resilient urethane foam, viscoelastic memory foam, composite core materials including aluminum and Nomex honeycomb, and high-density tooling board used for body panel masters. For straight, repeatable cuts on rubber stock, weatherstripping, polycarbonate trim, and laminated composites, our horizontal bandsaws maintain tight tolerances across long production runs.

When a job calls for angled cuts, beveled edges, or compound geometries on door seals, gaskets, or insulation components, our tilting head bandsaws cut to spec without secondary trimming or hand finishing. For shops gang-cutting multiple parts per pass, multi-blade configurations reduce cycle time on repeat components like seat blanks, headliner cores, and acoustic insulation panels.

• Resilient urethane and viscoelastic seat foams
• Composite core materials, including aluminum honeycomb and Nomex
• Rubber, weatherstripping, and gasket stock
• Fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) and molded composite shapes
• High-density tooling board and renshape for body panel masters
• Aluminum castings, forgings, and extrusions
• Polycarbonate, transparent acrylic, and plastic interior trim
• Acoustic and thermal insulation, including aerogel and mineral fiber

Off-the-shelf machines force compromises that automotive shops rarely accept. When the part is unusual, the throughput target is aggressive, or the line layout demands a specific footprint, Forrest builds custom bandsaws to spec. That includes custom horizontal bandsaws with modified blade widths, extended table lengths, integrated infeed and outfeed conveyors, and feed systems matched to your cycle time. We've built machines for materials most manufacturers won't touch, and the conversation usually starts with someone telling us they doubt we've cut it before. We probably have. If we haven't, we want the call.

Every Forrest bandsaw is backed by direct manufacturer support, replacement parts, and the same engineers who designed your machine. There's no overseas service queue and no escalation path through a distributor. When a blade tracks off or a feed motor needs attention, you reach the people who built the saw.