How Reel-to-Reel Plating Fits Into Single-Source Manufacturing Quick Answer TL;DR Reel-to-reel plating processes stamped parts on a continuous metal strip rather than as loose components, which makes it the only plating method compatible with a true single-source manufacturing model. The strip never gets unspooled, repackaged, or rehandled between stamping and plating, which preserves dimensional integrity […]