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Jacobson Chemicals — the 25 year jigsaw story
jigsaw puzzle Jacobsons have been going strong now for 25 years, bringing together oustanding excellence in chemicals for moulding systems for hugely diverse customer needs.

Although the chemical technologies get ever more complex, at the root of all that we do lies a basic craft that turns originals into prototypes and into production. Whether that's for a single giant working model for use on a film set, or for mass production of fireplace surrounds, ceramics or medical aids. The basic craft and skills are fundamentally the same.

So, when we celebrated our 25 years in 2003, we decided to put together a simple story that shows the key steps in turning a design into a finished product.
Building the Jacobson Chemicals 25 year Jigsaw
Step 1 Step 2
The origianl design on paper, ready for etching into metal. Cut ting the etched metal into pieces, using a jigsaw.
The origianl design on paper, ready for etching into metal. Cut ting the etched metal into pieces, using a jigsaw.
   
Step 3 Step 4
The cut pieces ready to make the mould.
The cut pieces ready to make the mould. Glue on to JCM board and cut into thin peices.
   
Step 5 Step 6
Mount and prepare pieces for the moulding process. Measure and mix the rubber mixture to make the mould.
Mount and prepare pieces for the moulding process. Measure and mix the rubber mixture to make the mould.
   
Step 7 Step 8
Pour rubber mix over the prepared mould. Fill mould to top and leave to cure.
Pour rubber mix over the prepared mould. Fill mould to top and leave to cure.
   
Step 9 Step 10
Remove the mould from the from base board. The mould is now ready for the resin.
Remove the mould from the from base board. The mould is now ready for the resin.
   
Step 11 Step 12
Mix and pour the resin into the mould. Demould the resin casting.
Mix and pour the resin into the mould. Demould the resin casting.
   
Step 13 Step 14
The finished product cast in white resin. The finished jigsaw cast in coloured resins from the Jaconbson Chemicals range.
The finished product cast in white resin. The finished jigsaw cast in coloured resins from the Jaconbson Chemicals range.
Our sincere thanks to Mike Onslow for his assistance in making the mould.


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