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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

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The current collectors extend beyond the circuit via tabs and are welded together to make an electrical connection. All of the cathode collectors come off one side of the cell and the anode collectors on the opposite side. If they were to touch they would create an electrical short. Repeat 15-25 times. volts at this point.

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