CD replication also know as CD pressing and CD copying is a mechanical way of
manufacturing CDs. This is they same process used for audio CDs and software CDs you would purchase in the shops. CD replication is usually cost effective on run sizes of 1000 units and above. At Swift Duplication our CD replication service is fast,
efficient and cost effective. To make sure you receive you product effortlessly on time and within budget.
CD Replication... The Process
Your data will be transferred to a glass plate via a laser where a metal stamper is grown via
electrolysis, the glass plate is then recycled. The stamper is then put into a CD injection moulding machine
which presses the data into molten polycarbonate forming the shape of the CD under a pressure of 30 tons.
Your data is stored on the disc in the form of pits on the polycarbonate
surface. Once
this process is complete the top of the disc where the pits are is
spluttered with aluminium so that the laser can reflect off of it when in a
disc drive. It's then sealed with a UV lacquer to protect the aluminium from
oxidising, the discs come off the line at the rate of one every two and a
half seconds. The disc is then ready for printing.
Depending on your preference and the design on the CD this can either be
screen printed or litho printed. We will then fulfil your product into
whatever packaging you have specified. This process normally takes around 10
working days what ever quantity is required. If you can't wait that long Swift
Duplication do have alternative methods that can be used. Please click the link
CD print and duplication
for more information.
