Wrought Iron Beds

When you purchase wrought iron beds, you probably think little about the work that goes into their construction. Interestingly, wrought iron is actually quite malleable, despite its hard appearance and toughness, and it can easily be welded, which is why you can find a wrought iron headboard so commonly. How is wrought iron made, and into what sorts of beds is it incorporated?

Wrought iron is a relatively pure iron metal, with about 1/10 of 1% of carbon and other impurities, but manufacturing it from pig iron is tedious and involves several phases: refining, puddling, shingling, and rolling. Refining involves the melting and oxidizing of the metal, followed by a sudden cooling to make it brittle