Why do people say S&C wire instead of straight and cut wire..

An industrial short cut for wire forms is also called S&C wire. S&C wire is the abbreviation of straight and cut wire. Straight and cut wire is the process of straightening wire to a specific length and diameter. You can form the size by extruding under pressure or heat. Then the wire is cut to the desired length. There are many applications for these straightened and cut wires. Medical wire is used in many devices to carry electricity to a specific area and Straight and cut wire are used in automobiles. The use of S&C wire or straight and cut wires are interchangeable.