Apparatus and method for forming electrical connections

摘要

A mold assembly and method for lap welding a conductor to a vertical bar or rod features two vertically split mold parts having a major parting surface in which are formed a crucible, tap hole, sleeving for the conductor and a weld chamber. An offset parting surface forms a sleeving passage for the vertical bar or rod, and a portion of the weld chamber. The offset parting surface is formed in an interfitting tongue and groove which assists in the assembly of the mold parts.