Every foam has its own unique properties in terms of density. A heavier density indicates a foam that is stronger and more durable but also harder to cut. When it comes to cutting our densest materials, the foam skiving machine is the right tool for the job. To cut our densest foam rubber, such as closed-cell foams and plastic foams, we employ the foam skiver because it can handle cutting through the densest of materials without wear and tear while still offering a precise cut. With the ability to slice sheets as thin as 1/16″ or as thick as 5″, it operates exclusively on a horizontal plane. Because of the density of the materials cut with the skiver, the blade is substantial.  The foam skiving machine is incredibly powerful and constantly self-sharpens its blade. The fact that is it handles tougher materials while still maintaining its own blade, makes it one of the most valuable pieces of equipment we use.

Since the skiver can only cut horizontally, products are often trimmed down to size afterward on either our vertical saw, waterjet cutters, or die cutter. Products produced on the skiver include high-density packaging, sports matting, and padding.