Short answer: Use this as a starter test path for TYVOK P2 2W, not as a universal preset. Run a small grid on the exact material before customer work.
TYVOK P2 2W starter settings table
| Material | Operation | Starter speed | Power | Passes | Test note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU leather tag | Engrave | 20-30 mm/s | Low to medium | 1 | Start light; dark PU can mark quickly. |
| Genuine leather patch | Engrave | 20-25 mm/s | Low to medium | 1-2 | Test odor, smoke, and edge darkening before customer work. |
| Thin leather bookmark | Engrave | 20-30 mm/s | Low | 1 | Hold flat to avoid focus variation. |
Why start at 20-30 mm/s
P2 2W is best treated as a learning and light-personalization path. Leather finish quality usually improves when the first test is controlled instead of pushed too fast.
What changes the result
Leather color, coating, supplier, thickness, focus, and smoke cleanup can change the visible mark. Keep a saved test photo for every leather blank you plan to sell.
When to move to P2 10W
If the same leather products become repeat orders and the 2W workflow feels slow, compare the P2 10W head while keeping the same fixture and test method.
Settings depend on material supplier, coating, thickness, focus, air flow, and software units. Avoid PVC, vinyl, and unknown plastics. For paid work, save the final tested speed, power, passes, photo, and material source.
Leather test record to save before selling
This extra record is important for 2W leather work because small changes in coating and color can decide whether the result looks premium or scorched. A clean 2W workflow should prove repeatability before it becomes a product listing.
| Material source | Record supplier, product name, color, finish, and whether it is PU or genuine leather. |
| Engraving result | Save speed, power, passes, focus note, smoke cleanup method, and a close-up photo. |
| Sales decision | Only list the leather blank after the sample still looks clean after handling and wiping. |
