High-Precision Leather Cutting Machines for Automotive, Furniture & Fashion

Cutting leather for automotive interiors, sofas, footwear and bags is demanding work – yields must be high, edges clean and patterns consistent, while labor and tooling costs keep rising.​
Shilai CNC leather cutting machines transform manual or die cutting into a fully digital process using oscillating knife technology, intelligent vision nesting and automatic feeding to cut genuine leather, synthetic leather, microfiber and more with high precision and repeatability.​​
Whether you are upgrading an existing leather workshop or building a new production line, our leather cutting solutions help you increase material yield, reduce manual dependence and shorten delivery time for your customers.​
Tell us your material, product type and daily output target, and our team will recommend the right leather cutting machine and layout for your factory.

Shilai offers a series of CNC leather cutting machines with different working areas and feeding methods to match automotive, furniture, footwear and leather goods production.​
From compact flatbed cutters for sample rooms to large conveyor systems for 24/7 mass production, each model combines oscillating knife technology with intelligent nesting to maximize yield and throughput.

A CNC leather cutting machine is a digital oscillating knife cutter that uses computer-controlled blades to cut leather and other flexible materials according to CAD patterns instead of manual tools or steel dies.​
The machine reads electronic files, automatically positions patterns on each hide, and drives the knife to cut arcs, straight lines and complex shapes with consistent quality across every piece.​​
Compared with manual cutting, CNC leather cutters deliver higher precision, faster throughput and lower material waste, while avoiding burning, fumes and hardened edges that are common with laser cutting of leather.​​

Suitable materials

• Genuine leather: cowhide, sheepskin, pigskin, nubuck and suede.​
• Synthetic leather: PU, PVC, microfiber and coated fabrics.​
• Composite materials: laminated leather, foam-backed leather, leather with fabric backing.​
• Fur and special materials: fur skins, artificial fur, felt and similar flexible materials.

• High-precision cutting: CNC control and oscillating knife technology deliver accurate, repeatable cuts for both simple pieces and complex nested patterns.​
• Better material yield: vision nesting software recognizes hide shape and defects, automatically arranging patterns to reduce offcuts and leather waste.​
• Higher automation and throughput: automatic feeding, tool changing and continuous cutting reduce manual handling and support long, stable production runs.​
• Flexible production: easily switch between models, sizes and patterns without new steel dies, ideal for small batches, custom orders and frequent design changes.​
• Clean edges and no burning: unlike laser cutting, oscillating knife cutting keeps the leather edge smooth, without burnt edges or hardened lines that affect hand feel.​​
• Safer, cleaner working environment: no open flame or thick smoke, and optional dust and fume extraction systems improve workshop conditions.

• Oscillating knife cutting head with optional creasing, punching and marking tools for multi-process operations in one setup.​
• Vision camera system to capture hide contours, mark defects and support automatic nesting around scars and flaws.​
• Intelligent nesting software to optimize pattern layout by yield, matching, grain direction and production batch.​
• Flatbed and conveyor feeding options to handle sheets, hides, rolls and multi-layer cutting according to your production style.​
• User-friendly control interface compatible with common CAD formats and ERP integration for digital production management

Shilai leather cutting machines are designed for manufacturers who need consistent quality, high yield and stable output across a wide range of leather products.​

Automotive interiors
Automotive seat, steering wheel and interior trim suppliers use CNC leather cutters to process natural hides and synthetic leather for seats, door panels, dashboards and armrests.​
The combination of vision nesting and multi-layer cutting helps maximize yield per hide and keep stitch lines precise for high-end vehicle interiors.​

Sofa & furniture upholstery
Furniture factories use leather cutting machines for sofa covers, armchairs, recliners and office seating, where large patterns and matching are critical.​
Automatic nesting and conveyor feeding allow continuous cutting of large panels, improving efficiency while ensuring consistent seam quality across every set.​

Footwear & insoles
Shoe manufacturers cut uppers, linings, straps, soles and insoles from genuine and synthetic leather with high repeatability, reducing dependence on skilled manual cutters.​
CNC cutting ensures symmetrical pairs and accurate pattern alignment, which is essential for premium shoes and sports footwear.​

Bags, luggage & leather goods
Factories making handbags, wallets, belts and suitcases rely on digital cutting to handle diverse designs, small batch orders and seasonal collections.​
Fast pattern switching and accurate cutting allow you to respond quickly to customer designs while keeping material usage under control.​

Garments, gloves & fur
Leather and fur garment producers use CNC leather cutters for jackets, pants, gloves and fur garments where shape accuracy and defect avoidance are critical.​
The vision system can mark and avoid scars and holes, helping maintain consistent appearance on visible garment panels.

Shilai focuses on CNC cutting solutions for flexible materials such as leather, fabric and foam, supplying machines to automotive interiors, sofa & furniture, footwear and leather goods manufacturers in global markets.​
With years of experience in digital cutting and nesting, our engineering team understands real factory challenges such as uneven hides, labor shortages and rising material costs.​

Our leather cutting machines are used by manufacturers in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and many customers report higher yield and faster delivery after upgrading from manual or die cutting.​
Factory-direct supply, clear technical communication and complete training and after-sales support help you build a stable, efficient leather cutting process for the long term.

Contact Shilai today to discuss your materials, product range and target output, and get a tailored CNC leather cutting solution and quotation for your factory.