Professional DVD duplication services for 50 discs or more, with typical delivery in 1-2 working days
Our clients include:

What is DVD replication?


DVD replication is a physical production process that involves actually pressing the discs during manufacture from a glass master. Replicated discs are also referred to as DVD ROM discs, with the 'ROM' standing for 'Read-Only Memory' (as opposed to DVD-R or DVD+R where the 'R' stands for 'Recordable').

The glass master is made of glass that has been coated by a chemical, which is burned off with a laser. The glass master is a 'negative' of the DVD and it is then coated with a molten nickel compound and turned into a  'stamper'. The stamper punches tiny pits in the production DVDs that use molten aluminium as the reflective surface and polycarbonate for the remainder of the disc.

DVD replication is a very quick and cost-effective production method for larger quantities of discs (1000 or more). Due to the high setup costs this type of production is not suitable for smaller production runs. Replicated DVDs are then printed using a five colour silk screen or offset lithographic process, resulting in a very high quality disc.

  Advantages:
Ideal for print runs of more than 1000 discs with much lower costs for high volumes
Silk screen or offset lithographic printing for top quality results
 
Disadvantages:
Longer turnaround times (typically 10-12 working days)
Cannot be left blank for you to burn your own content onto

The other main type of CD or DVD production is referred to as CD duplication or DVD duplication and is suitable for smaller production runs with quicker turnaround times. CD and DVD duplication involves burning blank CD and DVD media with a laser to add the file contents onto the discs.

View other CD and DVD production FAQs.


Items:
0
Value:
£0.00
> View store
> View basket
  CD Production
  DVD Production
  DVD duplication and replication   Business card DVDs   8cm circular 'mini' DVDs   12cm circular 'full size' DVDs   DVD postcards
  Cases, wallets and packaging
  CD/DVD cases, wallets & studs   Displays
  Frequently Asked Questions
  CD/DVD production FAQs
  Website Design & Marketing
  Our portfolio   Website design services   Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)   Website hosting   Domain name registration
  Other Links
  Contact details   Home page  Other links
 
Wizbit partners and accreditations