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News Release from: Murex Welding Products | Subject: MIG welding equipment
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 November 2003
MIG strengthens welded sculptered
structures
Two MIG welding machines and a host of other gas equipment have helped a family of metal sculptors to produce some of the most stunning pieces of Welsh art.
Two Murex MIG welding machines and a host of other Murex gas equipment have helped a family of metal sculptors to produce some of the most stunning pieces of Welsh art Some of the boldest metal sculptures have relied on the Petersen family's trust in Murex equipment for reliability, safety and ecology
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 31 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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At the Myfyrfa Petersen workshop, on the edge of Saint Clears, the building is crammed full of metalworking machines and a plethora of Murex welding equipment which has proved most productive and reliable.
As well as being able to join metals of varying type and thickness, the MIG welders have the additional benefit if being able to add metal to give strength to a structure or form where there was none.
All four Petersens use a huge range of materials and reclaim material wherever possible.
A current project for David Petersen is the conversion of a half-inch steel plate chute, from the old Amroth Coal Mine, into a boat sculpture.
This has involved the cutting, superheating, bending and forging of very old riveted steel into the right shape, involving forging complex curves and making long, thick joins.
"Precision and safety are key factors with this kind of work," says the elder Petersen.
"We know we can trust the Murex equipment and that means we can keep our minds on the creative aspects of the work." The Petersens are more than happy with the service provided by local Murex distributor Grainger Tubolt of Pembroke.
"We have always bought our equipment through Graingers and we continue to buy all the consumables we need from the same company." The Petersens have many well-known monuments, films, sculptures and other works of art to their credit.
From the definitive "Dragon of Wales" used on the 1999 Royal Mail stamp to the dramatic "Llewellyn ap Gruffydd Fychan" at Llandovery castle, the one-ton emblem on Cardiff's Bute building to several forge reconstructions in films and television, the Petersens have seemingly done it all.
Despite this and the very high standing in which they are regarded by both the Welsh and the arts establishments, David and his sons are very down to earth - if not ordinary - people.
They are not afraid to tell it as it is.
"The Murex products have really made our lives easier. Request a free brochure from Murex Welding Products ...
We wouldn't go anywhere else.".
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