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Abstract

A method for making an electrical connector of the bus and post type includes connecting the posts to the bus with respective locking pins so that the posts extend outwardly from the bus. Each locking pin engages a lower open end of a post and extends into and engages a respective opening in the bus. Each locking pin may be expanded radially outwardly to securely engage adjacent portions of the bus and post. Accordingly, strong mechanical and electrical connection is established between the bus and the posts. Expanding each locking pin outwardly may be achieved by impacting at least one end face of each locking pin. In some embodiments, each post further has an upper open end in communication with the open lower end to define a central bore. Thus, expanding each locking pin outwardly may include positioning a first forming tool into the bore to contact a first end face of the locking pin, and while positioning a second forming tool on an opposite side of the bus to contact a second end face opposite the first end face.

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