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Panel Edge Banding Cut Order calculator.

Count selected panel edges and apply trim allowance to each cut, not each panel.

FINISHING

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Use measurements from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any prefilled values are illustrative.

Where to get this value

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Panel type 1
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Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

Where to get this value

Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

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How this calculation works.

Each rectangle can have zero, one or two selected edges in each direction. End trim is repeated for every cut; excluded edges receive no banding.

Length = Σ count[long edges×(L+a) + short edges×(W+a)]Calculated with normalised units

A worked example

Illustrative inputs only. Product properties and design dimensions are not recommendations for your project.

Usable banding roll length
5 m
Extra length per individual edge cut
0.1 m
Panel type 1
Panel length
2 m
Panel width
1 m
Selected long edges
2
Selected short edges
1
Panel count
1

Whole banding rolls: 2

Pools compatible banding length only. A separate cut allocation is needed to prove that all individual cuts fit the rolls without extra stock.

Before you purchase

Use dimensions from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any design spacing, section or fixing pattern must already be specified.

Each rectangle can have zero, one or two selected edges in each direction. End trim is repeated for every cut; excluded edges receive no banding.

Dimensions, quantities, prices, timing and product properties are supplied by you. This tool does not select construction specifications or assess structural, electrical or hydraulic suitability.

Method: dimensional arithmetic and user-supplied specifications. Software checks: 2026-10-04. Calculation and review policy.

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