摘要 |
An apparatus and method of connecting a covered wire to a wire terminal which incorporates ultrasonic and resistance welding in sequence. The method includes (a) positioning the wire terminal against an anvil; (b) positioning the covered wire against the terminal; (c) positioning a tip of an ultrasonic welder in clamped engagement with the wire terminal and the covered wire together against the anvil; (d) ultrasonically vibrating the tip for a time sufficient for the covering against the terminal to be displaced and electrical contact established between the tip and the anvil through the wire and the terminal; and (e) applying sufficient electric current between the tip and the anvil to resistance weld the wire and the terminal together.
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