CPC B23P 15/26 (2013.01) [B23P 2700/09 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method of forming a wick assembly, the method comprising:
positioning an inner ring in a first wick;
positioning the inner ring in a second wick;
abutting an end of the first wick with an end of the second wick;
positioning an outer ring about a portion of the first wick and a portion of the second wick;
positioning a mandrel within the inner ring;
positioning a die about the outer ring; and
applying a force to the die, wherein the force couples the outer ring, the inner ring, the first wick, and the second wick together to form the wick assembly.
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