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Abstract

A stud seating method includes inserting a base end of the stud into a threaded hole and threadably mating an external thread of the stud with an internal thread of the threaded hole. The external thread is sized to have a clearance thread fit relative to the internal thread. The stud is advanced into the threaded hole until a projection extending axially outwardly from the base end engages a bottom surface of the threaded hole. After the projection engages the bottom surface, a first torque is applied to the stud to further advance the stud into the threaded hole, the first torque being sufficient to force an upper flank of the external thread into engagement with a lower flank of the internal thread. The method may additionally include applying a thread locking fluid between the external and internal threads. A stud capable of performing the method is also disclosed.

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