Description
The process used to create the mould needed for the production of compact discs. During this process, a plate of glass is polished, coated with a primer and a photoresistant coating, cured in an oven, etched with the data, and finally coated with a thin layer of nickel and vanadium.
Alternative labels
master discs manufacturing
master disc manufacture
master disc generation
master disc making
master disc fabrication
master disc production
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Master disc manufacturing is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Master disc manufacturing is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Optical disc moulding machine operator: Optical disc moulding machine operators tend moulding machines that melts polycarbonate pellets and inject the plastic into a mould cavity. The plastic is then cooled and solidifies, bearing the marks that can be digitally read.
References
- Master disc manufacturing – ESCO
