A line of high-performance industrial grade blades for processing and cutting rolled or coiled metals to customer specifications is available from Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions, a division of Hyde Tools Inc. Hyde blades come in a variety of configurations for slitting, cutting, perforating, trimming and a multitude of other applications to suit individual market and product production requirements. Starting with a wide range of alloy steels, including powdered metals, Hyde says it employs proprietary processes in blanking, laser cutting, heat treating, grinding and polishing to ensure superior cutting performance of each individual blade. The blades are manufactured in facilities with ISO 9001:2008 plant certification. Hyde IBS Slitter Blades come in a variety of sizes across circular blades and knives and straight blades and knives and in a variety of forms, thicknesses and finishes. Custom-shaped blades for specific applications are also available. Blades are offered with straight or beveled edges, serrated and tooth edges and are designed for higher quality slit edges, superior performance and extended life to avoid costly shut downs of equipment due to failed blades.