2. Cut to length

First, the machine unrolls the steel wire and brings it into a straight shape. Next, the press cuts the pliers lengthwise, consistently to the same length. The cut pieces of steel are called "Piller" according to the Cronenberger dialect. After the cut, our soon-to-be Cobra® is ready to be forged. The advantage of the initial round shape is a shorter heating time. As a result, the material is less stressed and the forging quality is higher.