End fiber for stator and method of forming conductors

An end disc for a stator, the end disc comprising:

• a disc-shaped body defining an inner diameter and an outer diameter;
• a plurality of slots evenly distributed around the body, each slot extending radially outward from the inner diameter toward the outer diameter of the body;
• and
• at least one forming tool retaining structure positioned radially outward from the slots.

A method of connecting a jumper in a winding of an electric machine, the method comprising:

• placing an end disc on an end of a stator core;
• arranging conductors on the stator core to form windings, the windings including in-slot portions, end turns and a plurality of terminal portions;
• engaging a dog with a dog retaining structure formed in the end disc;
• engaging a first terminal portion extending from a first slot of the stator core with the dog;
• bending said first terminal portion around the dog;
• and
• connecting the first terminal portion to a second terminal portion extending from a second slot of the stator core.