How to Reel parts from Cut-Tape?

If the junction is not clean, the edge will jam the feeder. Also, the brass will often stick on the sprocket. It does work occasionally but you can also be in for some fun clearing the feeder. Hopefully it isn't on customer tour day because it isn't pretty.

They use a cut tape splicer - this company seems to sell a few, along with the necessary supplies: http://www.tapesplice.com