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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Threads are cut so that all "surfaces" should be in contact.
I've at least picked this up from the mechanical engineers at work.