The Black Country Living Museum recently approached Midtherm Laser to design, cut, and form a funding acknowledgment plate for display on their grounds. The National Lottery provides funding to the museum through the Heritage Fund, supporting the maintenance and expansion of its services.
The finished plaque is now on display near the visitor centre, surrounded by an ornamental garden.
Midtherm Laser’s Steve Macaulay oversees decorative panels and special projects. Working closely with the Museum and the National Lottery, he incorporated the Lottery logo to create a simple yet effective design. The design consists of two intersecting plates that fit together to form a single column fixed at the base.
Cut and formed from 4 mm S275 mild steel on Midtherm Laser’s 12 kW fiber laser, the plates have no protective finish, allowing them to naturally rust over time and evolve with the weather.
Each plate was carefully formed after cutting. The material’s thickness taken into account to ensure a precise and seamless fit. Next, the team welded the plates together on site and then bolted them down securely.
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