Wedge-shaped clamp

A wire clamping system comprising:

• a cavity having a lower portion;
• and
• an insert having an end and two passages therethrough, the end shaped to fit within the cavity,
• wherein:
• two holes and an internal conductive contact are positioned adjacent to the lower portion of the cavity;
• each of the two passages is configured to receive a fastener,
• each of the two holes is configured to interface with the fastener, and
• turning the fastener causes the insert to move within the cavity.

A method for clamping a wire comprising:

• providing a wire clamping system, the wire clamping system comprising:
• a base comprising:
• a first base wall having an opening;
• a second base wall;
• a cavity defined by the first base wall and the second base wall, the cavity having a lower portion;
• and
• at least two holes and an internal contact positioned adjacent to the lower portion of the cavity;
• and
• an insert configured to fit within the cavity, the insert comprising:
• a first end shaped to be substantially flush with the lower portion of cavity;
• a second end opposite the first end;
• and
• at least two passages therethrough;
• inserting a fastener into each of the at least two passages via the second end for the fastener to engage with each of the at least two holes;
• positioning a wire within the cavity via the opening of the first base wall;
• and
• turning the fastener, the turning causing the first end of the insert to compress the wire against the internal contact.