The puddling process, developed in the 1840s, produced a satisfactory grade of wrought iron for many applications at a cost far below crucible steel; however, while puddled iron was suitable for structural applications, it did not replace steel in cutting tools.
While puddled iron was suitable for structural applications, it did not replace steel in cutting tools. The puddling process, developed in the 1840s, produced a satisfactory grade of wrought iron for many applications at a cost far below crucible steel.
The puddling process, developed in the 1840s, produced a satisfactory grade of wrought iron for many applications at a cost far below crucible steel. While puddled iron was suitable for structural applications, it did not replace steel in cutting tools.
The puddling process, developed in the 1840s, produced a satisfactory grade of wrought iron for many applications at a cost far below crucible steel. While puddled iron was suitable for structural applications, it did not replace steel in cutting tools.