What is replication?
Replication involves creating a glass master which is used in the manufacturing process to embed your data into the DVD/CD/Blu-ray disc. Glass mastering is included in the price of the replication and glass masters can typically be transferred between manufacturers. The face of the disc is printed during the manufacturing process with either a four colour offset or silkscreen print.
Replication is the manufacture of a CD or DVD from your master disc through a process called ¡°stamping¡±. A glass master disc, or ¡°stamper¡±, is created from your original digital media. This glass disc is then used to ¡°stamp¡± data onto recordable CD’s and DVD’s through an injection molding process. The new discs are then checked for quality. Replication is normally recommended for larger projects, as it is less expensive than duplication on a per unit basis.
