= A specific form of electroplating used where intricate shapes and relatively thin metal deposits are required Molds of plastic, wax, or sometimes metals are made conductive by application of carbon or metallic powder and are plated by conventional methods Nickel, copper, or precious metals are generally selected for this form of plating The mold is generally removed at the completion of the plating process by one of a number of methods depending on the material from which the mold is constructed
The process by which a metal master (or 'father') disc is created by electroplating nickel onto the glass master The father is then used to create a 'mother', and from the mother, a 'stamper is created to be used in the injection molding machine to create the CD (or used in the press to press a vinyl record) [BACK]