| 摘要 |
A method of forming an electrical connection comprises selectively radially compressing a ribbed, malleable body member about an enclosed conductor in a two-stage, biaxial crimping operation wherein longitudinally extending rib portions which remain substantially undeformed after the first crimping operation are compacted into the remaining material of the body member after selective rotation of the body member prior to the second crimping operation to substantially eliminate any voids created in the connection by the tendency of the body member to spring back after the initial crimping operation. The biaxial crimp is effected preferably in a selectively shaped die cavity having recesses arranged to freely accommodate the ribbed portion only when the body member is disposed therewithin in a first orientation, but offset therefrom when the body member is selectively rotated preparatory to the second crimping operation. |
