Members Chris DeGerolamo Posted March 7, 2011 Members Report Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) We offer laser engraving and cutting services on leather, among a variety of other materials. I have a few holsters that I have made using laser techniques - see my gallery on this forum. We currently do not stock it, but we can also laser engrave Delrin for custom cut stamps. Additionally, you may check out our company site at caddgraphics [dot] com for more examples, applications and additional information. Thank you. Edited March 7, 2011 by Chris DeGerolamo
Members Andrew Chee Posted January 30, 2012 Members Report Posted January 30, 2012 We offer laser engraving and cutting services on leather, among a variety of other materials. I have a few holsters that I have made using laser techniques - see my gallery on this forum. We currently do not stock it, but we can also laser engrave Delrin for custom cut stamps. Additionally, you may check out our company site at caddgraphics [dot] com for more examples, applications and additional information. Thank you. I know that this is an old post but out of curiosity, how are lasers for cutting out leather? Does it char and darken the edges of the leather? I wouldn't mind being able to cut 4 to 8oz veg tan leather with a laser but I'm afraid that it would char the edges. Thanks. Andrew
King's X Posted January 31, 2012 Report Posted January 31, 2012 Very cool....I have someone locally that has done some laser work for me in the past. Brings a whole new meaning to leather craft!
Members Chris DeGerolamo Posted January 31, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 31, 2012 I know that this is an old post but out of curiosity, how are lasers for cutting out leather? Does it char and darken the edges of the leather? I wouldn't mind being able to cut 4 to 8oz veg tan leather with a laser but I'm afraid that it would char the edges. Thanks. Andrew I've cut up to 10oz with no problems. Yes, it will char, but it can be removed by soaking and cleaning, sanding or burnishing. Thinner leathers have less char/burn since the laser can move faster.
Members Spinner Posted January 31, 2012 Members Report Posted January 31, 2012 I've cut up to 10oz with no problems. Yes, it will char, but it can be removed by soaking and cleaning, sanding or burnishing. Thinner leathers have less char/burn since the laser can move faster. Is your laser string enough to cut aluminum or copper? Just curious for a future project.
Members Chris DeGerolamo Posted February 1, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 1, 2012 Is your laser string enough to cut aluminum or copper? Just curious for a future project. Sorry, no it is not. It requires a significant increase in power to cut metals.
Members Andrew Chee Posted February 2, 2012 Members Report Posted February 2, 2012 I've cut up to 10oz with no problems. Yes, it will char, but it can be removed by soaking and cleaning, sanding or burnishing. Thinner leathers have less char/burn since the laser can move faster. Just curious, have you ever tried running something like CO2 through the air assist to minimize/eliminate charring? I am interested in using a laser cutter to cut patterns out since it basically would let me quickly and precisely prototype new patterns. The charring concerns me though since no one wants their edges to look burnt. Thanks. Andrew
Members Chris DeGerolamo Posted February 2, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 2, 2012 We do use an air assist and it does help, but the material will char regardless. Consider it the nature of the beast.
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