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Originally Posted by cwebster
Exactly! I think the point some folks aren't getting is that these particular bolts and TTY method are specifically engineered to stretch to the point of plasticity (as explained in the OP reference thread). It WILL NOT return to its original length. More importantly, the next time you apply the same torque-to-yield method it will either break apart or be severely weakened - ready to break.
--Cal
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Plasticity, that was the word that I was looking for. Bravo.
Thanks for your service cwebster.