Abstract: Apparatus and method in a motor winding machine for shielding a dynamo-electric core, including a shielding assembly including a longitudinal member defining a longitudinal axis, a first end configured to shield an end portion of the dynamo-electric core, and a second end. A coupling assembly is configured to connect the second end of the longitudinal member to a portion of the motor winding machine, while permitting relative movement therebetween in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The shielding assembly may further include a second longitudinal member defining a longitudinal axis, a first end configured to support an end portion of the dynamo-electric core, and a second end. A second coupling assembly may be configured to connect the second end of the second longitudinal member to a portion of the motor winding machine, while permitting relative movement therebetween in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.