--- title: "Determination of the remaining length" slug: "materialassist-edgebands-determination-of-the-remaining-length" updated: 2026-08-13T13:00:42Z published: 2026-08-13T13:00:42Z canonical: "docs.homag.cloud/materialassist-edgebands-determination-of-the-remaining-length" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.homag.cloud/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Determination of the remaining length In the detail view or when [restoring](/v1/docs/en/materialassist-tutorial-einlagern-eines-materials) an edge band, the remaining **length (1)** is displayed. If the remaining length has changed, you can either **subtract the known consumption (2)** or recalculate the remaining length of the edge tape **(3).** If an edge banding machine is connected, the remaining length is automatically adjusted. ![Möglichkeiten zum Anpassen der Restlänge](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/remaining-length-01-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A10%3A03Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A10%3A03Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HIa9EYArwMe5Y922%2BWfr1LXtWmC4sOfZjFnRZ9CyuaM%3D) Ways to adjust the remaining length ## Deduct consumption After clicking on the button "- Deduct consumption", a dialog opens in which the current consumption can be entered. This value can be read in the user interface of many edge banding machines. The value is subtracted from the currently known remaining length. ![Bestimmung der Restlänge durch Abzugs des Verbrauchs](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/remaining-length-02-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A10%3A03Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A10%3A03Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HIa9EYArwMe5Y922%2BWfr1LXtWmC4sOfZjFnRZ9CyuaM%3D) Determination of the remaining length by deducting consumption ## Calculate consumption By clicking on the "Calculate" button, a dialog opens in which you can enter the measured inner and outer diameter. Based on these values and the stored actual thickness for the respective individual roll or the nominal thickness for stacks and stock goods , materialAssist calculates the remaining length and automatically adopts it. > [!TIP] > **Tip:** > > This function is very useful in the initial setup of the edge belt bearing. ![Bestimmung der Restlänge durch Messen des Innen- und Außendurchmessers](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/remaining-length-03-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A10%3A03Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A10%3A03Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HIa9EYArwMe5Y922%2BWfr1LXtWmC4sOfZjFnRZ9CyuaM%3D) Determination of the remaining length by measuring the inner and outer diameter ![Messung Außendurchmesser](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/length-04-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A10%3A03Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A10%3A03Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HIa9EYArwMe5Y922%2BWfr1LXtWmC4sOfZjFnRZ9CyuaM%3D) Measurement of outer diameter ![Messung Innendurchmesser](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/length-05-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A10%3A03Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A10%3A03Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HIa9EYArwMe5Y922%2BWfr1LXtWmC4sOfZjFnRZ9CyuaM%3D) Measurement of inner diameter You can also adjust the remaining length of an edge band in the [detail view](/v1/docs/en/materialassist-tutorial-details-zu-einem-material) of the material. To do this, click **on "Edit" (1)** in the details of the material in question. In the "Edit Role(s)" dialog, you can also adjust the **actual thickness (2)** of individual rolls. To adjust the length, select **Calculate Length (3).** ![Anpassung der Restlänge in der Detailansicht eines Materials](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/remaining-length-04-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A10%3A03Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A10%3A03Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HIa9EYArwMe5Y922%2BWfr1LXtWmC4sOfZjFnRZ9CyuaM%3D) Adjusting the Remaining Length in the Detail View of a Material This will also take you to the "Calculate Length" dialog. ![Berechnung der Restlänge in der Detailansicht eines Materials](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/remaining-length-05-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A10%3A03Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A10%3A03Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HIa9EYArwMe5Y922%2BWfr1LXtWmC4sOfZjFnRZ9CyuaM%3D) Calculation of the remaining length in the detail view of a material --- ## References ### Calculate remaining length without an app - [Remaining Length Calculator](https://www.homag.com/en/machines/edge-banders-tenoners/edgeband-material-remaining-length-calculator)