Blowout

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000640",
  "term": "Blowout",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Damage to a workpiece where wood fibers tear out or splinter, typically occurring at the exit point of a drill bit or saw blade. This defect results from insufficient support for the wood during cutting or drilling operations. Using a backing board or scoring the cut line can mitigate blowout.",
  "synonyms": [
    "tearout"
  ],
  "subject": "Woodworking",
  "references": [
    "Woodworking Glossary [2023 Updated] - Westfarthing Woodworks (westfarthingwoodworks.com)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Ausriss",
    "es": "astillado",
    "fr": "éclatement"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/blowout/"
}