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Faux leather, pleather, leatherette: diode, CO2 and fiber laser compatibility
FSL, xTool and Boss Laser list PVC-based faux leather as a material to keep out of a laser. FSL and xTool state that it gives off chlorine gas when cut. No manufacturer linked here lists it as workable on any laser type.
Listed as unsafe. One or more laser manufacturers list this material as one to keep out of a laser. Their statements are in the table below.
- Also called
- PU or PVC leatherette
- Diode laser
- Engrave or mark: No (2), cut: No (2)
- CO2 laser
- Engrave or mark: No (2), cut: No (2)
- Fiber laser
- Engrave or mark: No (1), cut: No (1)
- Thickest one-pass cut listed
- Not listed
- Listed as No by
- FSL, xTool, Boss Laser
Compatibility by laser type
Yes (2) 2 manufacturers or stores list it as workableNo (2) 2 list it as not workableDisagree manufacturers list bothWith conditions workable only under a stated conditionNot listed no manufacturer statement
| Laser type | Engrave or mark | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Diode laser (blue, about 450 to 455 nm) | No (2) No: FSL, xTool. | No (2) No: FSL, xTool. |
| CO2 laser (10,600 nm) | No (2) No: FSL, Boss Laser. | No (2) No: FSL, Boss Laser. |
| Fiber laser (1064 nm) | No (1) No: FSL. | No (1) No: FSL. |
The material lookup adds a cut thickness for faux leather, pleather, leatherette.
Manufacturer statements
| Laser and job | Manufacturer | Lists it as | Wording or table entry on the page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diode, engrave or mark | FSL | No | PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather. Emits chlorine gas when cut! | Full Spectrum Laser (FSL): What materials are safe and not safe to engrave/vector cut |
| Diode, engrave or mark | xTool | No | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leather. Emits toxic pure chlorine gas with strong and pungent odors! Never cut this material | xTool: Support article 354, safety guide for D1 |
| Diode, cut | FSL | No | PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather. Emits chlorine gas when cut! | Full Spectrum Laser (FSL): What materials are safe and not safe to engrave/vector cut |
| Diode, cut | xTool | No | Never cut this material as it causes the machines to corrode, damages optical devices and the motion control system. | xTool: Support article 354, safety guide for D1 |
| CO2, engrave or mark | FSL | No | Don't ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics | Full Spectrum Laser (FSL): What materials are safe and not safe to engrave/vector cut |
| CO2, engrave or mark | Boss Laser | No | The same caution covers unknown plastics, PVC-based faux leather, and polycarbonate (Lexan). | Boss Laser: Materials and safety FAQ |
| CO2, cut | FSL | No | Don't ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics | Full Spectrum Laser (FSL): What materials are safe and not safe to engrave/vector cut |
| CO2, cut | Boss Laser | No | The same caution covers unknown plastics, PVC-based faux leather, and polycarbonate (Lexan). | Boss Laser: Materials and safety FAQ |
| Fiber, engrave or mark | FSL | No | PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather. Emits chlorine gas when cut! | Full Spectrum Laser (FSL): What materials are safe and not safe to engrave/vector cut |
| Fiber, cut | FSL | No | PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather. Emits chlorine gas when cut! | Full Spectrum Laser (FSL): What materials are safe and not safe to engrave/vector cut |
One-pass cut depth
No one-pass cut depth is listed for this material on the laser machines page.
Notes
- Some faux leather is polyurethane (PU), not PVC. No manufacturer page linked here gives a rule for PU leather, so PU leather is not listed.
Fumes
Laser cutting and engraving give off fumes. The machine's manual has the venting rules for that machine. The fume and room lookup compares a machine's exhaust airflow with fume extractor airflow.