Metal Fabricating Glossary

runout

 noun

Definitions

1. A defect in the roll tooling and roll shaft. The defect is caused by the hole in the roll tooling being larger in diameter than the roll shaft on which the tooling revolves. This condition produces a wobbling action on the tooling and roll shaft.

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