Wire forms are wires that have been bent into specific shapes, often to fulfill a particular purpose. Here are the 5 most common applications of wire forms: Battery contacts, mousetraps and safety pins, large wire applications, light fixtures and electrical applications.

The wire used in wire forms can be made of any suitable metal. The type of metal used can vary based on specific needs. For example, a wire form could be made from the following metals: stainless steel, copper and aluminum. Often, the different wire forms and their roles dictate the material used. Different metals have varying pros and cons, such as their ability to resist corrosion, their relative strength to size, and even appearance.