FWIW, some companies at SMTA (like Essemtec IIRC) were touting machines with
feeders that would allow you to use small strips of tape with just a dozen
or so parts.  And those weren't just the $200k+ machines.

Cheers,
-Neil.



John Day-5 wrote:
> 
> Yes, you need a header and trailer section on the tape. Some 
> assemblers will fit one, but many will not because of the time and 
> trouble. That is precisely why DigiReel came into existence.
> 
> John
> 

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