Understanding Leather Skiving
In the leather goods and footwear manufacturing industry, a Skiving Machine is an absolute necessity. But what exactly does it do? Skiving is the process of shaving or slicing off thin layers from the edge (or surface) of a piece of leather to reduce its thickness.
Why is Skiving Necessary?
When you fold two pieces of leather over each other to sew a seam, the combined thickness can be too bulky, making the product look unrefined and making it difficult for the sewing machine needle to pierce. By skiving the edges down, you create a smooth, flat, and professional-looking seam.
Types of Skiving Machines
- Edge Skiving Machines: The most common type, featuring a bell-shaped circular knife. Used for thinning the edges of belts, wallets, and shoe uppers.
- Band Knife Splitters: Used for thinning the entire surface area of a hide, ensuring uniform thickness across a large piece of leather.
Key Benefits for Your Factory
Investing in a high-quality skiving machine improves product aesthetics, reduces wear and tear on your heavy-duty sewing machines (as they don't have to punch through excessively thick leather), and speeds up assembly time.
At RMB Trading Solution, we supply industrial-grade skiving machines perfect for Bangladesh's growing leather and footwear export sector.
