Bolted controlled grips

A method of bolting an electrical connector to control a compression force applied to a core, the method comprising:

• defining a centerline extending along a longitudinal direction of a body, the centerline identifying a first portion and a second portion;
• boring a bore hole in the first portion to below the centerline;
• tapping a tapered tap hole in the second portion to align with the bore hole;
• cutting an opening extending along the centerline from an outer surface of the body to a center cavity configured to receive the core;
• positioning the core in the center cavity, the core including at least one selected from a group consisting of a carbon composite and a glass fiber;
• and
• bolting the bore hole to the tap hole via a bolt to close the opening.

An electrical connector assembly configured to control a compression force applied to a core, the electrical connector assembly comprising

• an electrical connector including:
• a body having a tubular shape and including a center cavity configured to receive and encase the core;
• a centerline extending along a longitudinal direction of the body, the centerline defining a first portion and a second portion;
• and
• an opening extending along the centerline from an outer surface of the body to the center cavity,
• wherein the first portion includes a bore hole configured to receive a bolt,
• wherein the second portion includes a tap hole with a tapered threaded portion configured to receive a screw portion of the bolt,
• wherein the tap hole is aligned with the bore hole, and
• wherein the bolt connects the bore hole and the tap hole to close the opening, and
• a conductor wire wound around the electrical connector.