Tape & reel vs cut-tape calculator
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1 full reel + 1500 cut pieces
Mix of full reels and loose cut-tape
$10,850
2 full reels (1500 spare)
Extra 1500 pcs for future build
$12,000
Buy 1 full reel + 1500 cut pieces.
Total $10,850 — that's $1,150 cheaper than an extra full reel, and leaves no surplus.
Why reels beat cut-tape
A full reel is the manufacturer's standard pack, so the per-piece price is lowest and the pick-and-place line can load it directly. Cut-tape costs more per piece and often carries a cutting or splicing charge. When a need is close to a reel boundary, the extra reel can win on total cost alone.
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