Calculating Parts Per Reel For Any Custom Reel Size: August 2008 Copyright ©2008 OX3 Corporation For Preset Reel Sizes: For 7" click here. For 13" Standard click here. For 13" Wide click here. For 22" click here. Setting Up Your Own Excel Worksheet Using Microsoft Excel® to determine parts per take-up reel is easy. To begin, you will need your reel diameter and its inside hub diameter as well as the pocket depth and pitch of your carrier tape. All numbers are referenced in millimeters except where specified. Proceed as follows: Step-by-Step Instructions: Open a new Microsft Excel® worksheet. In cell A1 record the value of your carrier tape pocket depth in mm's. In cell A2 record the value of your carrier tape pitch in mm's. In cell A3 record the value of your reel's outer diameter in inches. In cell A4 record the value of your reel's inner hub diameter in inches. In cell A5 cut and paste the following formula: =ROUNDDOWN(((((((POWER(($A$3/2*25.4),2))-(POWER(($A$4/2*25.4),2)))*3.1416)/1000)/($C$3+0.31))-1)*(1000/$C$2),-1) The value supplied in cell A5 will represent the maximum number of parts that can fit on one take-up reel. Keep in mind that this number is the practical maximum. In theory more pockets may be able to fit. It is often best to round down to the nearest 100, 250, 500, or 1000-mark for an optimal selling count. This formula already allows for leader and trailer in setting the final reel count. For other reel configurations, please contact us to request the proper formula by using our contact sheet. Here Is An Example: In cell A1 record 4.90 as the value of your carrier tape pocket depth in mm's. In cell A2 record 16.00 as the value of your carrier tape pitch in mm's. In cell A3 record 13.00 as the value of your reel's outer diameter. In cell A4 record 4.00 as the value of your reel's inner hub (or core) diameter. In cell A5 cut and paste the following formula: =ROUNDDOWN(((((((POWER(($A$3/2*25.4),2))-(POWER(($A$4/2*25.4),2)))*3.1416)/1000)/($C$3+0.31))-1)*(1000/$C$2),-1) The value supplied in cell A5 should be 860. In this case after rounding down to the nearest 250, we would suggest 750 parts per reel. OX3's semiconductor handling services are supported by three web sites at OX3.com for services, Reelpak.com for carrier tapes, and Reel.biz for reels, cover tapes and miscellaneous supplies."

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