Laser Cutting and Engraving of Leather

Laser Solutions for Leather

Goldenlaser designs and builds CO₂ laser machines specifically for the cutting, engraving and perforating of leather, making it easy to cut the desired size and shape, as well as intricate internal patterns. The laser beam also enables highly detailed engravings and markings that is difficult to achieve with other processing methods.

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Applicable laser processes for leather

Ⅰ. Laser Cutting

Thanks to the ability to apply CAD/CAM systems to the design, a laser cutting machine can cut leather to any size or shape and the production is at standard quality.

Ⅱ. Laser Engraving

Laser engraving on leather produces a textured effect similar to embossing or branding, making it easy to customize or give the end product the desired special finish.

Ⅲ. Laser Perforation

Laser beam is ability to perforate the leather with a tight array of the holes of the certain pattern and size. Lasers can provide the most intricate designs you can imagine.

Benefits from laser cutting and engraving leather

Laser cutting leather with clean edges

Laser engraving and marking on leather

laser perforating micro-holes of leather

Laser cutting small holes on leather

Clean cuts, and sealed fabric edges with no fraying

Contact-less and tool-free technique

Very small kerf width and small heat affect zone

Extremely high precision and excellent consistency

Automated and computer-controlled processing ability

Quickly change designs, no tooling required

Eliminates expensive and time-consuming die costs

No mechanical wear, hence good quality of finished parts

Highlights of goldenlaser's CO2 laser machines
for the processing of leather

Pattern digitizing, recognition system and nesting software are designed to enhance material utilization and improve flexibility to cope with the challenges of cutting with the irregular shapes, contours and quality areas of natural leather.

Various types of CO2 laser systems are available: CO2 laser cutter with XY table, Galvanometer laser machine, Galvo and gantry integrated laser machine.

A variety of laser types and powers are available: CO2 glass lasers 100watts to 300watts; CO RF metal lasers 150watts, 300watts, 600watts.

A variety types of working table are available: conveyor working table, honeycomb working table, shuttle working table; and come with a variety of bed sizes.

When processing shoe materials made of leather or micro fiber, multi-head laser cutting and inkjet line drawing can be achieved on the same machine. See video.

Capable of roll-to-roll continuous engraving or marking of very large leather in rolls, table sizes up to 1600x1600mm

A basic guide to material information & laser techniques for leather

With the powerful CO₂ laser machines from Goldenlaser, you can achieve precise cuts and engravings with ease, thanks to the laser technology.

Leather is a premium material that has been used for ages, but it is also available in current production procedures. Natural and synthetic leather are employed in a variety of industries. Aside from footwear and apparel, numerous fashion and accessories are also made of leather, such as bags, wallets, handbags, belts, etc. As a result, leather serves a special purpose for designers. Furthermore, leather is often employed in the furniture sector and automobile interior fittings.

Slitting knife, die press, and hand cutting are now used in the leather cutting industry. Cutting resistant, durable leather using mechanic tools produces considerable wear. As a result, the cutting quality deteriorates with time. The advantages of contactless laser cutting are highlighted here. A variety of benefits over traditional cutting processes have made laser technology increasingly popular in recent years. Flexibility, high production speed, the ability to cut complicated geometries, simpler cutting of bespoke components, and less wastage of leather make laser cutting more and more economically appealing to use for leather cutting. Laser engraving or laser marking on leather generates embossing and allows for intriguing tactile effects.

What kinds of leather can be laser processed?

Because leather readily absorbs CO2 laser wavelengths, CO2 laser machines can process almost any type of leather and hide, including:

Natural leather
Synthetic leather
Rexine
Suede
Microfiber

Typical applications of laser processing leather:

With the laser process, leather can be cut, perforated, marked, etched or engraved and can therefore be used in a wide range of industries, sush as:

Footwear
Fashion
Furniture
Automotive

Recommended laser machines

At GOLDENLASER, we manufacture a wide range laser machines ideally configured for laser cutting and laser engraving leather. From XY table to high speed Galvo system, our experts would be happy to recommend which configuration best suits your application.

Independent Dual Head Laser Cutter

Laser type:	CO2 glass laser
Laser power:	150 watts x 2
Working area:	1.6m x 1m, 1.8m x 1m

MARS Series Laser Cutter

Laser type:	CO2 glass laser
Laser power:	130 watts
Working area:	1.4m x 0.9m, 1.6m x 1m

Intelligent Nesting & Laser Cutting System with Scanner and Projector

Laser type:	CO2 glass laser / CO2 RF metal laser
Laser power:	130 watts / 150 watts
Working area:	1.6m x 2.5m

Gantry & Galvo Integrated Laser Cutting Engraving Machine

Laser type:	CO2 RF laser
Laser power:	150 watts, 300 watts, 600 watts
Working area:	1.6m x 1 m, 1.7m x 2m

Roll to Roll Flying Galvo Laser Engraving Machine

Laser type:	CO2 RF laser
Laser power:	300 watts, 600 watts
Working area:	1.6m x 1.6 m, 1.25m x 1.25m

Galvo Laser Engraving Machine

Laser type:	CO2 RF metal laser
Laser power:	150 watts, 300 watts, 600 watts
Working area:	900mm x 450mm

More CO2 laser machines from goldenlaser at a glance

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