Abstract: A method of producing a slotless wound stator for an electric machine wherein coils are pre-formed and located on the location pins of a transfer tool. The transfer tool with the winding coils thereon is then inserted into the stator shell. Coil guides comb the coils during insertion so that the active portions of the winding are relatively straight and parallel to the axis. When the winding is in place, the location pins are retracted and the transfer tool forces the end turns outward. When the end turns are flared outwardly, the transfer tool is removed.