Laser Etched Vinyl Records

The logo from the album cover as well as other shapes were etched into the vinyl in a manner that if hit by a light would reflect in.

Laser etched vinyl records.

From shop alexandersatticva. Vintage 1981 vinyl lp record superman ii original motion picture soundtrack excellent condition etched record 34097 alexandersatticva. The etched side does not contain any grooves or music but adds a real touch of style to your records. Glass etching vinyl specialty vinyl permanent vinyl etched vinyl look glass vinyl etching silver vinyl etching mirror etch vinyl etch vinyl.

The dark objects in the grooves are tiny particles of dust. The laser cutter cannot make such precise cuts because the width of the beam is too large so the grooves on my records are about 1 2 orders of magnitude larger in every dimension than these grooves. Paradise theater vinyl lp gf record 1980 a m sp 3719 laser etched. Like coloured vinyl etched records are among the most collectable and visually exciting you can get your hands on.

The 1980 a m records lp of split enz s album true colours was remarkable not only for its multiple cover releases in different color patterns but for the laser etching process used on the vinyl. Your image is etched directly onto the lacquer and is then taken through the standard plating process. The machine exhaust ducting fan and vent area were all in similar condition. This is a close up image of a vinyl record taken with an electron microscope.

Although polyvinyl chloride pvc can in fact be cut with laser the thermal process produces hydrochloric acid and toxic fumes. Etched vinyl is an image pressed into an unplayable side of your record which has a frosted appearance. It would have been cheaper to buy a 400 vinyl cutter or even a 2000 graphtec than to sacrifice a 30 000 laser engraver. Styx paradise theater vinyl lp a m sp 3719 laser etched 1980 record.