Disc golf discs are typically made through a process called injection molding, which is a common method used for producing plastic products. Here is a simplified overview of the manufacturing process for disc golf discs:

The process starts with designing the molds for the discs. These molds are usually made from metal, such as aluminum or steel, and they have the inverse shape of the desired disc.

High-quality plastics like polyethylene, polypropylene, or a blend of various plastics are commonly used for disc golf discs. These plastics offer the desired combination of durability, flexibility, and weight.

The plastic pellets are fed into a hopper where they are heated and melted to a specific temperature suitable for injection molding.

The molten plastic is injected into the mold cavity under high pressure. The mold is typically composed of two halves that come together to form the shape of the disc. The plastic fills the cavity, taking the shape of the disc's top and bottom surfaces, as well as any other features like the rim and flight plate.

After the molten plastic is injected into the mold, it is cooled rapidly using water or air channels within the mold. This cooling process solidifies the plastic and allows it to retain the shape of the mold.

Once the plastic has cooled and solidified, the mold opens, and the newly formed disc is ejected from the mold cavity. Sometimes, excess plastic, known as flash, may need to be trimmed off from the edges of the disc.

The discs undergo quality control checks to ensure they meet the required specifications in terms of weight, dimensions, and other performance characteristics.

After passing quality control, the discs may undergo printing processes for branding, labeling, and adding designs. Finally, they are packaged and prepared for distribution to retailers or directly to consumers.

Throughout the entire manufacturing process, quality control measures are implemented to ensure that each disc meets the standards for performance, consistency, and durability that disc golfers expect.

For those of you who are visual learners there is a great video to explain the process. Click here to see it.