There are situations in which printing companies opt to rewind certain printed jobs instead of finishing them inline. Several factors contribute to this decision. One such factor is when the finishing process is outsourced to an external company. In these cases, rewinding the printed reel proves to be a practical choice. By sending the reel to an external finishing provider, better coordination and control can be achieved over the finishing process. This approach ensures that the external company receives a neatly wound reel, facilitating their handling and enabling them to perform specific finishing tasks with ease.
Another reason for choosing to rewind printed jobs is workflow optimization. At times, the finishing line may be occupied with other ongoing jobs or require specific setup configurations. By rewinding the printed reels, they can be temporarily stored and queued for finishing at a more opportune time. This flexibility in the workflow significantly enhances overall productivity, reduces bottlenecks, and ensures a seamless production process.