Mould vinyl records

Description

Mould vinyl records by placing plastic compounds into the press mould, starting the press cycle under which it forms a record. Place the record onto the edge trimmer, rotating the record against circular blades to trim flash the record edge.

Alternative labels

form vinyl records
mould vinyl record
moulding vinyl records
shape vinyl records

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Mould vinyl records is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Mould vinyl records is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Record press operator: Record press operators tend a machine that presses vinyl with a negative impression of a master disc. As pressure is applied, the vinyl is forced into the grooves of the master disc and a playable record is obtained.

 


 

References

  1. Mould vinyl records – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022