What is the difference between wrought iron and ready-made iron?
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Questions from customers
Many of the orders we receive are for products to be used in prominent places in the home, such as gates, staircase handrails, and balcony fences.
Due to the decorative and aesthetically valuable characteristics of wrought iron, we feel that it is highly valued as a material that enhances the exterior of a mansion, such as for gates, staircase and entrance handrails that are the first thing you see when you enter the mansion, and balcony fences as decoration for the building.
Customers have sometimes asked us questions such as, "I'm having trouble deciding between your product and a ready-made product, but the prices are different, so what's the difference?"
We have summarized the differences between wrought iron and ready-made iron.
The difference between wrought iron and ready-made products
1. Differences in manufacturing methods
Wrought iron is made using the traditional European forging technique, in which iron is heated and hammered to apply pressure. Because each piece is made by hand, it cannot be mass-produced, but it has aesthetic value and durability.
Ready-made products can be mass-produced by machine. Examples include aluminum castings. The production time is short, and the same items are mass-produced, so they can be offered at low cost.
②Differences in appearance
Wrought iron is made by hand, using techniques such as hammering, so it does not have the uniform finish of machine-made products, and its surface is smooth and has weld marks, giving it an artisanal appearance. Ready-made aluminum castings are made using sand molds, so they have a rough surface and the decoration is uniformly finished.
③Differences in shape
Wrought iron has the characteristic of being able to create decorations with a three-dimensional feel. Since the design and size are designed one by one, non-standard sizes can also be produced. Ready-made products are mass-produced by machine, so they are basically standard sizes. It is also possible to produce one-of-a-kind items, but they tend to be very expensive.
④Weight and durability
Wrought iron is made of iron, so it is heavy and durable. Ready-made aluminum castings are less durable than wrought iron, but they are very light and easy for installers to handle, so they are the mainstream.
⑤Price differences
There is a big difference in price between mass-produced ready-made products and wrought iron, which is made one by one. Products that require more work generally tend to be more expensive. Overall, I think wrought iron is a good choice for those who value aesthetic value and durability, while prefabricated pieces are a good choice for those looking for something low-cost and practical. For customers, the products we sell are by no means a cheap purchase, so it is very important to us as retailers that our customers fully understand the products and feel a sense of satisfaction and Happiness. I would like to tell you how to enjoy wrought iron, including its attention to detail, reliable durability, and decorative beauty.
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