CD and DVD Replication Services

A process called "replication" creates DVD-Video. Replication is the actual manufacturing of a DVD with the video or data information embedded as part of the manufacturing process This process takes the Data from your CD master (usually a CD-R) and copies it exactly to a glass substrate best known as a "glass master" via a laser beam recorder. After several steps the result is a nickel plated stamper that will be used in an injection molding machine that will "Stamp" the data image in melted polycarbonate plastic. It is formed into the shape of a CD, cooled and then it receives a layer of mirror-like aluminum and a coating of protective lacquer. The making and preparing of a glass master and stamper can be time consuming, but the CD manufacturing time goes rather quickly with an average CD manufacturing cycle time of 3 to 6 seconds per CD. Replication production runs are cost effective for bulk quantity requirement or long runs.

Why CD and DVD Replication?

For most clients making a CD, it makes sense to submit your project for CD and DVD replication as opposed to duplication. Replication is the industry standard of producing CDs for commercial sale. The longevity and cost per unit advantages of replicated discs goes in its favour. In duplication there is always a possibility you might end up throwing away around 10% of the discs during the burning process - and you may experience compatibility problems, which are non existent in the replication process.

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CD, DVD Duplication Services

In the CD and DVD duplication process blank recordable compact discs (CD-R) are used. A burner or duplication is used to copy your data onto the blank CD-R. A CD-R or DVD-R with a printed label looks virtually identical to a replicated disc but with one difference - blank replicated DVD contain an additional element. They possess a laser sensitive dye that allows the DVD to be burned with the video or data from your computer or DVD recorder.

The CD and DVD Duplication process is perfect for quick turn around and small run capability or for instances when the disc needs to be writable. We use professional quality CD-Rs and can produce tens of thousands of burned and printed CDs in a matter of days. After the accomplishment of the CD work, CD stickers are pasted on CD to give a final look and then finally packed in plastic sleeve for saving it from scratches. The Whole procedure is economical and within budget and time saving than replication.

Why CD and DVD Duplication?

Since the media is already manufactured for duplication, it is much quicker. CD and DVD duplication runs can usually be completed the same or next day. It is also more expensive - especially if you take the care to get it done right. Choosing the best recordable media and using the best CD and DVD Duplication burning equipment is the key. Duplication is also the only choice for smaller runs of under 1000 discs - since replication plants will usually have a 1000 minimum for the manufacturing process.

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