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Laser engraving gives leather a quality finish. For purses, bags, wallets, briefcases, bracelets, belts, shoes or clothing: with a Trotec laser engraving machine you can mark leather quickly and easily.
Types of leather suitable for laser engraving
- Natural skin
- In view of
- Napa
- Nubuck
- Synthetic skin
- Alcantara
- Leatherette
- Suede
- Micro-chamois
Why use a laser to engrave leather?
Leather is strong and offers high resistance to the tools used to work it. The only exception is the laser beam, as laser processing is non-contact. Another positive side effect: the laser produces homogeneous results, without further wearing down the material. The laser beam “melts” the material as it passes, leaving the edges smooth and smooth.
Tips for laser engraving leather
Is it necessary to fix the material on the work surface?
For optimal cutting results we recommend the use of a vacuum table. In this way, thin and flexible materials, such as cardboard, leather or fabrics, lie flat on the work table during laser cutting. In the laser treatment of leather, no pressure is exerted on the material, so a clamping method or other fixation (such as tweezers) is not necessary. This saves time and money during material preparation and above all prevents the material from being squashed or shifted during treatment.
Can any type of leather be laser processed?
Yes, both natural leather and synthetic leather. Be aware, however, that synthetic leather often contains PVC compounds. These materials should not be treated with laser, since PVC releases gases that are very harmful to both health and your laser cutter.
What should be considered when processing leather?
Genuine leather is a natural material, and there are many types that respond differently to laser processing. Therefore, it is difficult to come up with universal parameters for all types of leather. However, we can use the following normal: If the genuine leather is deformed, please reduce the laser power. This is due to excess heat applied to the material.
How can a finished part be optimally cleaned?
Here you need to distinguish between genuine leather and synthetic leather. Unfortunately we cannot recommend any cleaning product for genuine leather. Cleaning products that are too harsh can dry out the material or form stains. If you still want to use a cleaning product, first test the product on an unused piece of leather. Synthetic leather, on the other hand, can be easily cleaned with a damp sponge without losing its shape.
Advantages of laser cutting leather
- Perfect results, original finishes
- Maximum speed in cutting and engraving
- Non-contact processing
- Simple design and manufacture
- One tool for all materials
- No spare parts or spare parts
