Connection of stator coil lead wires to terminals with channels is accomplished using an industrial robot and tooling for guiding the lead wires into the terminal channels and for crimping the lead wire to the terminals before the wires are severed. Also, lead wire placing assemblies are provided with...http://www.google.com/patents/US5090108?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5090108 - Stator coil winding and lead termination method and apparatus