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Abstract

An igniter, an ignition method and a method of assembling an ignitor are provided. In one embodiment, the igniter includes a first member having an inner surface. The igniter also includes a second member having an outer surface engaged with the inner surface when in an assembled configuration and forming a space between the inner surface and the outer surface. The igniter further includes an ignition charge disposed in the space. The second member is configured to move with respect to the first member when in the assembled configuration so as to apply a predetermined pressure, which includes a shear force and a compressive force, to the ignition charge to ignite the ignition charge. According to various embodiments, ignition of the ignition charge is improved.

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