A step of a method applies a coating material to an electric coil of a workpiece. Before, after, or before and after that step, another step directs a first heated gas flow to impinge on the workpiece. An embodiment of apparatus includes first, second, and third mechanisms. The first mechanism directs a first heated gas flow to impinge on the workpiece. The second mechanism applies a coating material to the electric coil. The third mechanism relatively transports the workpiece between the first mechanism and the second mechanism.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/184,240 filed Feb. 23, 2000, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.