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How To Prevent Burn Marks On Wood
Cover the surface with masking tape prior to printing, or
remove the marks with sandpaper. The alternative is to
slightly wet the wood, but it might cause bumps on the
surface.
How To Reduce Burn Edge On Wood
Clean the edges with alcohol or soapy water, or choose
wood with lower density, so the cutting speed can be
faster, leaving lighter edge marks.
4.3 LEATHER
Types of Leather
• Synthetic Leather
The surface of the synthetic leather is mainly divided
into two kinds of materials: PU (polyurethane) or
PVC (polyvinyl chloride). If the leather is PVC, it is
strongly not recommended for laser processing (see
Dangerous Materials). When PU is not completely
burned, hydrogen cyanide might be produced.
• Genuine Leather
In general, in order to increase the thickness and the
increase the durability, the leather will be processed
