--- title: "Trim cuts" slug: "intellidivide-processing-parameters-trim-cuts" updated: 2026-07-29T09:32:40Z published: 2026-07-29T09:32:40Z canonical: "docs.homag.cloud/intellidivide-processing-parameters-trim-cuts" --- > ## 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. # Trim cuts Settings for the Trim Cut can be made in the machine parameters of intelliDivide as well as in the materialManager parameters in the materialManager. ## Machine parameters for minimal Trim cuts To do this, first open the Machine Parameters dialog in intelliDivide. **Minimum bleed:** Depending on the Board quality , a gate is necessary to remove damage to the panels during transport and to ensure angularity. **Minimal grind for** Recut**:** Depending on the accuracy of the saw, grinding before and after recuts is necessary to ensure angularity. **Variable gates:** The "Below Gate" option allows you to fall below the specified gates if very large parts could otherwise not be cut to size on a Board . However, this feature does not affect the placement of multiple parts that could be placed together on a panel without gates. If this is desired, the minimum gates must be reduced accordingly either in the machine parameters in intelliDivide or in the material-dependent parameters of the materialManager. ![Einstellung der minimalen Anschnitte](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/machine-parameter-cutting-08-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T02%3A30%3A04Z&se=2026-11-09T03%3A30%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=gmPdtFv9b5y%2BGS8skSuOKYlq7u0%2BL8hUAqIo%2BDDSmyQ%3D) Setting the minimum gates In the case of hard materials such as HPL, the bleeds can be reduced, which reduces Waste and saves costs. Even for materials that are often delivered damaged, the gates can be increased to ensure good quality of the cut parts. To use the material groups created in the materialManager for gates, the "Use of material-dependent parameters" option must be activated in intelliDivide for the respective machine. ![Materialabhängige Parameter verwenden](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/2024-11-06-Material-dependent-trims-05-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T02%3A30%3A04Z&se=2026-11-09T03%3A30%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=gmPdtFv9b5y%2BGS8skSuOKYlq7u0%2BL8hUAqIo%2BDDSmyQ%3D) Use Material-Dependent Parameters ## Material-Dependent Optimization Parameters for Gates In the materialManager area, you have the option of creating [material groups](/v1/docs/en/materialmanager-materialabhaengige-parameter-optimierung) for gates and specifying corresponding parameters in the Optimization area under the Gates tab. In the material-dependent parameters, you can specify minimum gates and minimum gates for recuts, analogous to the settings in the machine parameters. ![Anschnitte für harte Materialien reduzieren](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/2024-11-06-Material-dependent-trims-03-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T02%3A30%3A04Z&se=2026-11-09T03%3A30%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=gmPdtFv9b5y%2BGS8skSuOKYlq7u0%2BL8hUAqIo%2BDDSmyQ%3D) Reduce gates for hard materials ![Anschnitte für häufig beschädigte Materialien erhöhen](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/2024-11-06-Material-dependent-trims-04-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T02%3A30%3A04Z&se=2026-11-09T03%3A30%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=gmPdtFv9b5y%2BGS8skSuOKYlq7u0%2BL8hUAqIo%2BDDSmyQ%3D) Increase gates for commonly damaged materials If this option is activated, you will find the material group for each Material displayed in the Bleed column under the Plates tab page in an optimization in intelliDivide. ![Darstellung der Materialgruppe für Anschnitte in intelliDivide](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/2024-11-06-Material-dependent-trims-06-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T02%3A30%3A04Z&se=2026-11-09T03%3A30%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=gmPdtFv9b5y%2BGS8skSuOKYlq7u0%2BL8hUAqIo%2BDDSmyQ%3D) Representation of the Material Group for Gates in intelliDivide --- ## References ### Links - [Optimization](/v1/docs/en/materialmanager-materialabhaengige-parameter-optimierung) - [Machine Parameters](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-bearbeitungsparameter-maschinenparameter) - [Material-dependent parameters](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-bearbeitungsparameter-materialabhaengige-parameter) - [Leftovers](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-bearbeitungsparameter-reste) - [Stress Relief Cuts](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-bearbeitungsparameter-spannungsfreischnitte) - [Maximum Package Height](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-bearbeitungsparameter-maximale-pakethoehe) Additional cut performed at the beginning or end of a board to remove defects, straighten edges, or ensure the required material quality. 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. 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. Additional cuts performed at the beginning or end of a board to remove defects, straighten edges, or ensure the required material quality. Quality level or classification of a board based on properties such as material, surface finish, damage or acceptable defects. The quality of the board can have an influence on usability and optimization. Additional cut after the main cut to achieve the desired final dimension, edge quality or material quality. A board is a flat material (e.g. chipboard, MDF or multiplex) from which components are manufactured. It forms the basis for cutting and is usually coated with coatings and processed at the edges. Material that cannot be reused as a result of the cutting process. Material code of the used material (e.g. decor, chipboard, MDF). Used for clear identification and is the basis for cutting, optimization and reporting.