[SML] Thread projection

[Loren Schreiber]

What I was really looking for was a US standard or a regulation to cite. 
Frankly, I'm a little surprised that there isn't one.

There is this from the FAA, who take great pride in regulating 
everything. In regards to self-locking nuts:

"After the nut has been tightened, make sure the rounded
or chamfered end of the bolts, studs, or screws extends
at least the full round or chamfer through the nut. Flat
end bolts, studs, or screws should extend at least 1⁄32
inch through the nut."

And there is the DIN 78 specification which specifies a 3 thread 
projection for self-locking nuts.

-- 
Professor Loren Philip Schreiber
Technical Director
School of Theatre, Television, and Film
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