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  • Threads are cut so that all "surfaces" should be in contact.

    I've at least picked this up from the mechanical engineers at work.

  • Threads are cut

    Also, threads on commodity fasteners are not usually cut, they're rolled. This is a good thing for several reasons, but not for precision.

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