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Yes like materials will tend to gall when mated. Stainless steel and aluminum are especially susceptible. A drop of blue loctite or some anti-seize compound should kill the likelihood of any problems.
Russ
Good article Fred. It confirms what I've read elsewhere, that slower rpm was a cure. You can't get much slower than hand tightening. And as Russ suggests there is always loctite. Raz
Work with as and alum every day. First thing I tell the new guys is always use blue licorice or never seize. You might want to take it apart someday. Remember alum will corrode so always use something on the threads.
Fastest and easiest Anti seize I use is found in the pharmacy lol Phillips Milk Of Magnesia you might not think so but it works even in high heat applications. We used a lot on bolts and screws as structural repair for the Air Force, even our jet engine troops used it on a lot of bolts that had to be removed often.