Saw Blades for Rigid Foams

Rigid foams—like expanded polystyrene (EPS), polyurethane, and polyethylene—pose unique challenges when it comes to cutting. Their dense structure requires durable blades with precise control to achieve consistent results. Simmons Knife & Saw offers a variety of saw blades for rigid foams that are specifically designed to meet these demands. Let’s take a closer look at
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Breaking Down Foam Cutting Blades

Various Simmons' foam cutting blades curve and catch the light against a dark background.
Have you ever wondered if you’re using the right foam cutting blade? What if you could find a blade that provided better cutting results for your foam fabrication operations? What if that blade was more cost-effective and reduced machine downtime? There are plenty of foam cutting blades on the market that could offer benefits like
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Scallop Blades for Foam, Meat, & More Cutting Applications

If you’re looking for a blade with an extremely diverse list of cutting applications, including bread, meat, foam, and more, then you’ll want to stick around and learn more about Simmons’ Scallop blade. When Simmons Knife & Saw was founded, a consumer bread-slicing blade with a Scallop edge was the first blade we ever manufactured.
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4 Common Foam Types & How to Cut Them

A collage of four of the most commonly used foam types in foam fabrication.
Simmons has manufactured bandknife and bandsaw blades for foam cutting operations for more than 75 years. In that time, we’ve learned about all different types of foam and, more importantly, which blade or edge type cuts them best for their intended purpose. Now, we’d like to share what we’ve learned with you. Flexible Polyurethane Foam
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How to Choose the Right Blade for Your Industrial Cutting Application

An assortment of Simmons' bandknife and bandsaw blades.
Originally published: March 2, 2022 | Updated June 24, 2026 Your blades can have a significant impact on your operation’s productivity, product quality, and overall operating costs. The right blade helps produce cleaner cuts, reduce material waste, extend blade life, and minimize machine downtime. Conversely, choosing the wrong blade can lead to premature wear, inconsistent
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