--- title: "Edge overhang, edge thickness and joining dimension can now be individually controlled" slug: "optimierung-der-kantenberechnung-in-der-fertigung" description: "Tailor edge calculations to your manufacturing needs with precise settings for edge thickness, joining dimensions, and cutting dimensions for optimal results." tags: ["News", "intelliDivide"] updated: 2026-08-25T11:49:08Z published: 2026-08-25T11:49:08Z canonical: "docs.homag.cloud/optimierung-der-kantenberechnung-in-der-fertigung" --- > ## 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. # Edge overhang, edge thickness and joining dimension can now be individually controlled With the new Edgeband overhang and edge calculation settings, you can tailor the Cutting dimensions and edge requirements even more precisely to your actual manufacturing processes. Choose between different processing modes, automatically account for edge thicknesses and joining dimensions, and get results that better suit your machines, materials, and workflows. ## Configurable Edgeband overhang Each workshop works with different machines and settings. Modern Edge banding machines often require lower Edgeband overhang than previous standard values. That's why you can now set the Edgeband overhang in intelliDivide Cutting individually. This allows the Material demand to be calculated more realistically and optimally adapted to your production. ![Editing overhang per side settings](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/25-08-2026_13-47-25.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A28%3A58Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A28%3A58Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ps9XMxVXdxxflilCVWu7VpSFMijMaJulPxNG%2FQc1Lno%3D) #### **Calculation** The Edgeband overhang is taken into account at both ends of the Edge . `Edge demand = Edge length + 2 × Edgeband overhang` #### Example - Component length: 800 mm - Edge overhang: 10 mm `Edge demand  = 800 mm + 2 × 10 mm = 820 mm` For the edging of this side, **820 mm of edge material** is required. ## Configurable editing modes Depending on the selected mode, the cutting dimensions of a component are calculated on the basis of the desired finished dimensions. ![Processing mode edge banding](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/25-08-2026_13-23-13.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A28%3A58Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A28%3A58Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ps9XMxVXdxxflilCVWu7VpSFMijMaJulPxNG%2FQc1Lno%3D) > [!NOTE] > By default, the mode `No edge calculation` is selected. ### Consideration of edge thickness Depending on the selected mode, the edge thickness is directly included in the calculation. This allows cutting dimensions to be determined more precisely. ![Processing mode: Subtract edge thickness](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/25-08-2026_13-25-25.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A28%3A58Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A28%3A58Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ps9XMxVXdxxflilCVWu7VpSFMijMaJulPxNG%2FQc1Lno%3D) If an edge code cannot be found in the materialManager, a warning is displayed. #### **Calculation** The starting point is the desired **finished dimensions** and the edge thicknesses stored in the materialManager . `Length = Finish length - Edge thickness left - Edge thickness right` `Width = Finish width - Edge thickness back - Edge thickness front` #### **Example** Desired finished length: 800 mm - Edging on both long sides - Edge thickness left: 1 mm - Right edge thickness: 1 mm `Length = 800 mm - 1 mm - 1 mm = 798 mm` The component is cut to size with a length of **798 mm** . After edging, the desired finished length of **800 mm** is created. ### Fixed joining dimension In addition, a fixed joining measure can be defined. This allows machining allowances to be specifically taken into account for subsequent trimming. ![Processing mode: Fixed joint dimension](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/25-08-2026_13-28-04.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T00%3A28%3A58Z&se=2026-11-10T01%3A28%3A58Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ps9XMxVXdxxflilCVWu7VpSFMijMaJulPxNG%2FQc1Lno%3D) #### **Calculation** `Length = Finish length - Edge thickness left - Edge thickness right + 2 × Fixed joint dimension` `Width = Finish width - Edge thickness back - Edge thickness front + 2 × Fixed joint dimension` #### **Example** Desired finished length: 800 mm - Edging on both long sides - Edge thickness left: 1 mm - Right edge thickness: 1 mm - Fixed joining size: 2 mm `Length = 800 mm - 1 mm - 1 mm + 2 × 2 mm = 802 mm` The component is cut to size with a length of **802 mm** . After edging and trimming, the desired finished length of **800 mm** is created. ## Your benefits - More accurate calculation of edge material requirements - Better adaptation to modern machines and manufacturing processes - More planning security for material requirements and costs - Automatic calculation of cutting dimensions based on finished dimensions Edgeband overhang refers to the additional amount of edge material that intentionally extends beyond the component during edge banding (e.g. a few millimeters per side). This excess is trimmed off after processing to ensure precise and clean edge quality. The value directly affects the **material requirement** and can vary depending on the machine and process. **Cutting dimensions** are the dimensions of a workpiece before further manufacturing processes are applied. They are calculated from the desired finished dimensions and may be adjusted based on production parameters such as edge thickness, jointing allowance, or other machining allowances. Cutting dimensions serve as the basis for cutting optimization and define the size in which a part is cut from the panel. An edge banding machine is used for automated processing of component edges. It applies edge material (e.g. ABS or melamine) to cut panels and processes the **edgeband overhang** by trimming, milling, and polishing. It is a key element in furniture production and directly impacts quality, dimensional accuracy, and material requirements. Edgeband overhang refers to the additional amount of edge material that intentionally extends beyond the component during edge banding (e.g. a few millimeters per side). This excess is trimmed off after processing to ensure precise and clean edge quality. The value directly affects the **material requirement** and can vary depending on the machine and process. intelliDivide is an optimization software for panel-based cutting in wood processing. It calculates efficient cutting plans, taking into account material, grain, edges and machine parameters. The aim is to minimise material consumption, speed up production and ensure high quality components. Material demand describes the quantity of materials needed to produce a component or order (e.g. panels, laminates, edges). It is calculated based on cutting optimization and defined processing steps and serves as the basis for purchasing, planning, and costing. An edge defines the processing and specification of a component’s sides (e.g. left, right, front, back). It includes material, thickness, and type of edging (e.g. ABS edge band). Edges are important for appearance, protection, and further processing, especially in edge banding. materialManager is the central system for managing material master data in digital manufacturing. It stores materials, decors, edges, surfaces, and their properties. This data serves as the foundation for downstream processes such as optimization, calculation, and production, e.g. in intelliDivide. The joining according is the additional material addition that is taken into account for an edge for the joining and post-processing process. It ensures that there is sufficient material after edging to remove unevenness and achieve a high-quality edge.