		G F James Ltd Patternmakers	Unit 4 Solent Industrial Estate Shamblehurst Lane Hedge End Southampton SO30 2FX Tel: 01489 783907 Fax: 01489 785315

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Foundry Pattern Makers, Vacform tools, GRP moulds, Architectural Bronzework, Architectural Metalwork and Artistic Realisations

We are an engineering business with traditional skills, the latest technology and a can-do attitude. Our core activities are pattern making and mould tool construction. We use these skills across a wide range of projects for manufacturing tools, bespoke architectural packages (design, manufacture and install) and realisation of artistic concepts. Click the links below for more information on each of these activities:
Engineering Tooling	Architectural Metalwork	Artistic Realisations

As well as employing traditional craftsmen to make foundry patterns, GRP tooling and vac form tools, we can take 3D CAD models and use them to drive a CNC machine tool to accurately produce complex shapes.	Bronze handrail at St Paul's Cathedral. The curl at the end of the handrail was computer modelled and then CNC cut out of modelboard to create a foundry pattern. The surface has been patinated to match existing items.	Sculpture fabricated in stainless steel sheet from artist's balsawood model (artist: Peter Thursby). The model was digitised to generate a CNC profile to cut the steel which was then welded and hand polished.