A method of preparing a cable comprises extruding first layer of polymeric
material upon at least one insulated conductor; serving a first layer of
armor wires upon the polymeric material; softening the polymeric material
to partially embed armor wires; extruding a second layer of polymeric
material over the armor wires; serving a second layer outer armor wires
thereupon; softening the polymeric material to partially embed the second
armor wire layer; and optionally extruding a third layer of polymeric
material over the outer armor wires embedded in the second layer of
polymeric material.