Electrical connectors including glass seals and methods of fabrication

A method for fabricating an electrical connector, the method comprising:

• assembling an outer shell, an insulating seal, and at least one pin to form an electrical connector;
• heating the outer shell using a first thermal control source;
• heating the insulating seal using a second thermal control source;
• cooling the outer shell using the first thermal control source;
• and
• cooling the insulating seal using the second thermal control source.

A method for fabricating an electrical connector, the method comprising:

• receiving an outer shell including at least one side wall defining a cavity, an insulating seal including at least one through hole, and at least one pin;
• positioning the insulating seal within the cavity of the outer shell;
• positioning the at least one pin within the at least one through hole of the insulating seal;
• positioning the outer shell in an inner chamber of a heating and cooling jacket;
• heating the outer shell using the heating and cooling jacket;
• heating the insulating seal using a laser source to scan a laser beam across an upper surface of the insulating seal;
• cooling the outer shell using the heating and cooling jacket;
• and
• cooling the insulating seal using the laser source.