THE PARTS & FUNCTION OF FLAT IRON The domestic Flat Iron was the first of the of the household heating devices to receive universal recognition. From the power source of home, electricity flows through a flat cord passes through a thermal fuse and a temperature control going to the heating element. Heating element is insulated by a mica insulator from the body and it heats up the sole plate for the purpose of removing wrinkles from fabric. With the heat and weight of the ironing plate, the fibers are stretched and the fabric maintains its new shape when cool. Some materials such as cotton require the use of water to loosen the intermolecular bonds. Many materials developed in the twentieth century are advertised as needing little or no ironing. Modern Irons for home use can have the following feature: A method of setting the Iron down A thermostat to ensure maintenance of constant temperature A temperature control...