CONDUCTOR WELD-END LENGTH CONTROL FORMING

摘要

A method of joining a plurality of electrical conductors in an electric machine. The method comprises the steps of providing a core and positioning the plurality of conductors within the core in concentric rings. The conductors include ends extending from the core. The method further comprises the steps of holding together at least two adjacent ends of the conductors, joining the adjacent ends to form a joint, and forming the joint to include at least a substantially planar portion. The method further comprises the step of releasing the adjacent ends of the conductors.