ericluther Report post Posted May 11, 2012 Considering ordering a laser for cutting and etching my leather does anyone know what watt I would need to cut up to 10oz veg tan? Thanks! Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted May 11, 2012 Considering ordering a laser for cutting and etching my leather does anyone know what watt I would need to cut up to 10oz veg tan? Thanks! Eric Not sure what the wattage is but the good folks at Chester Mox use a Epilog Legend 12 x 24 and it's awesome (they've done engraving for me on special projects). If I had to venture a guess I'd say a 60w but that could be wrong. Give the folks at Epilog a call, they're very helpful. From their website: Sales Questions Epilog's Sales Department can help you with questions about how the lasers work and pricing. sales@epiloglaser.com +1 303-277-1188 Receive a Brochure and Sample Kit Request a brochure on our laser systems, laser engraved and cut samples, and DVD demo. Request Page sales@epiloglaser.com +1 303-277-1188 Applications and Materials Questions Do you have a material you would like to have tested with the laser? pecks@epiloglaser.com +1 303-277-1188 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio-N Report post Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) Considering ordering a laser for cutting and etching my leather does anyone know what watt I would need to cut up to 10oz veg tan? Thanks! Eric 10 oz is pretty thick. I used 45 watts at 3.1% speed to cut that. It may take more than one pass and raising the table a bit on the second pass. Obviously more power is better, and what would help a LOT on smoke damage is an air assist. Just engraving doesn't require more than about 20 watts of power. Cheers! Edited May 12, 2012 by Studio-N Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
