The making of CDs is separated into two different types of manufacturing; CD Replication and CD Duplication. You must first be aware of the differences and advantages of these two types of manufacturing a CD.
CD Manufacturing
CD Duplication
On Disc Printing with or without data duplicated onto a CD-R disc. The process involves burning CD-Rs and is ideal for quantities from 50 units.
- 5” (120mm) CD-ROM and Audio CD
Discs can be printed Full-colour, Litho, or Screen printed up to 4 Pantone colours
Packaging: All types of packaging are available: Jewel Case, Digifile, DigiSleeve, DigiPak, Lancing Pack, Plastic Wallets, Card Wallets, c-Shells, Ejector Cases.
Lead-time: 3 / 7 Working days from receipt of all parts (Design and Data)
CD Replication
On Disc Printing with Data manufactured into the disc by machine The process involves making a Glass Master, and is ideal for all quantities over 1,000 units
- 5” (120mm) CD-ROM and Audio CD
- 3” (80mm) CD-ROM and Audio CD
Discs can be printed Full-colour, Litho, or Screen printed up to 4 Pantone colours
Packaging: All types of packaging are available: Jewel Case, Digifile, DigiSleeve, DigiPak, Lancing Pack, Plastic Wallets, Card Wallets, c-Shells, Ejector Cases.
Lead-time: 14 / 16 Working days from receipt of all parts (Design and Data)
Summary:
Both CD Replicated and CD-R Duplicated discs will work effectively in all computers and CD players, and the prime differences are: Your delivery requirements – quantity – and ultimate budget.
Replicated CD: Low Cost – Minimum Quantity 500 Discs – 14 / 16 Days Delivery
Duplicated CD: More Expensive – Minimum Quantity 50 Discs – 3 / 7 days Delivery