CV Printing

My CV and business cards now print out without distortion or pixellation. However i've changed my mind and decided that a graphic image as a watermark looks a little better so i'll need to modify the CV again and try to incorporate the calibra engine again, or something close to it. Also the green abstract image was too thich with colour and the opacity needs to be increased. The text and logo on the page need to stand out, not the images.

Sealable Bottle

These are the final designs for my second prototype ''Sealable Water Bottle'' The concept is that a water bottle is made entirely out of one material. And prefereably PET, as such it can be fully recycled. The initial design failed, due to the thin seal over the top of the bottle not being able to withstand pressure if the container was shaken. Esoecially if there was a carbonated liquid inside.

This second design should prove more promising, i'm hoping to have a protoype ready in a few months and the patent application for this second design is underway

Printing Issues

When i came to print the cv and business cards i found that they appeared a little pixellated. So i had to re-finish the files and ensure everything was to atleast 300 dpi. The following versions should print accurately. Unfortunately the bmp picture of my calibra engine was too small to be able to scale and fit on the page properly without distortion. Si it had to go, i actually found that i preferred the cv and cards without any pictures as it looks more crisp. As potential empoyers and businesses i will be dealing with are engineering companies.

The green abstract shape was drawn in illustrator, and the logo in 3d'smax. Text written in word and saved as a pdf for editing in photoshop

CV and Business Card Designs

Included below are the finalised new version of my CV and business card. Both have a recurring theme to help bring uniformity to them. And create a form of identity. The Swirl pattern was created in photoshop and the cylinder head watermark was taken from a photograph of my vauxhall calibra engine whislt i was carrying out a rebuild some time in the past.

The logo was created in 3d's max and alternate views can be rendered of the model for other uses in the future. ''Anglia Innovative Designs'' is the name of a company i'm in the process of setting up. This will help add a proffesional identity to he designs i currently have underway. Some pending patents and 2 others are still fresh on the drawing board. This company will be forming part og the holding group (group of companies) that my current employer manages. Potentially there is a source of funding here for projects and research for new designs and new products for the manufacturing industry.

Just a couple of designs for logos and flyers

Final Image 3

The last piece to finish for the exhibition will be an exploded, wireframe view of the suspension forks i am creating, using CATIA software

Final Image 2

Image 1 completed

Pieces for Exhibition

I'm intending to use a finished, fully rendered 3D image of The brake calliper i've designed as one piece. A further rendered image of the suspension forks when they are completed, and the Sony headset, with suitable background, as my three final images. a large number of other images, and work i have created will be used in my portfolio that i'm, starting to put together.

Poster design

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CAD

Work in progress - CAD

Above are shown a few rendered images and 2D drawings generated using autodesk inventor. I am intending to use My sony headphones (created in 3D's Max) as my first exhibition piece. Secondly i'd like to use the fully finished brake calliper in inventor and finally i plan on printing a finished 3D render, with appropriate background, of the suspension forks using catia. This will show a variation in the software packages i can use. and uniformity in the style of work i like to deal with.

Curriculam Vitae

Posted here is a revised version of my CV. It's designed to show the important information regarding myself and current experience. and relay this to the reader easily and efficiently. My previous CV was very in depth and a bit overkill. I've decided it was important to make sure it fits on a single sheet of A4 and looks crisp and preoffesional.

Second Image for exhibition

The second image i'm intending to use for the exhibition is a current work in progress. I am designing a set of motorcycle suspension forks using the CATIA software package. The product consists of just over a dozen seperate parts and some smaller sub assemblies. Once completed the parts will be assembled together and a completed render and parts drawings created. the 3D render will be used as my second image. Currently shown are some of the parts i've created so far and some reference material

Image 1 for the exhibition

For a previous module i created an image for an advertisement (for SONY) using the catchphrase, ''structurally sound''. I'm still looking to find the complete image i created with consisted of the headset shown here and a background created in photoshop. The headset was created in 3D's max. With one standard render and one wireframe render, overlayed ontop of one another in photoshop. to show the 'structure' of the headset.

We are intending to use the image shown above as the poster/flyer for the exhibition. Further ideas are under devlopment

The logo and poster design

Shown here are the initial designs for the logo and posters to be used in the exhibition. The designs were created by the other members of the grphics team as i was not present at the lecture last week. I'm very keen on the layout and clear message depicted in these images. The logo can be easily transfered to alternative media, such as websites, books, leaflets, flyers etc.

My CV isn't displaying correctly on blogger. AS such i'll attach a printed copy to the back of the blog when i submit it at the end of this semester

Curriculum Vitae

Name: Adam Rietti DOB: 14/04/1986

Work experience:

June 2009-Current

Foundry/Quality Engineer

Responsible for designing and implementing a new quality control system to bring the company in-line with ISO9001:2000 and international standards, furthermore micromanaging initial new contracts in order to ensure quality requirements are met. Creating and maintaining an internal audit framework and training management staff in the processes involved. External auditing of key suppliers. Carrying out project work to help achieve international accreditation for rail suppliers (Achilles link-up), and working with the management team using new marketing and sales strategies to develop the company and products.

Finch Seaman Enfield Group
11 Swinborne Drive
Springwood Ind. Est., Braintree,
CM7 2YP
May 2007-Sep2007
Process Engineer

Responsible for solving production issues in relation to the manufacture of die-cast aluminium components. Ranging from die design to gating/feeding methods and casting process. Also investigated quality problems during casting and worked to high standards and specifications. The company made automotive die-cast components for many large manufacturers, namely Ford and Jaguar.
Amtek Aluminium Witham Limited,
16 Freebournes Road
Witham
Essex


September 2003-May 2007

Materials Technician/Foundry Technician

I spent time working in all departments within the foundry, studying an apprenticeship in engineering. The 4 years of employment led to training in the metallurgy laboratory, dealing with quality issues, materials testing, and casting problems. I spent time working in every department within the company.

Fettling/shotblasting/casting/moulding/machining/pressure testing/NDT processes/quality control/stock control/CNC and manual machining and CMM inspection. I also assisted in implementing the changes required to achieve NADCAP accreditation for heat treatment processes and metallurgy.

The company made cast components the aerospace and defence industry. For companies such as Rolls Royce, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Paxman, E2V, Currock Engineering, Flakt Woods and others.
Maycast Nokes,
Factory Lane West,
Halstead,
Essex
CO9 1EX

Work-Experience:

As a Foundry Engineer/Quality Engineer at Finch Seaman Enfield Group I was responsible for designing and implementing a new quality assurance system that would initially meet customer requirements for new contracts, and furthermore lead to accreditation for ISO9001:2000. I also set up procedures and methods for internal auditing, external auditing of key suppliers and, in conjunction with management staff, change current practices where applicable to meet the new quality requirements. I have also been working with the management team using the companies CRM system, with regard to marketing and sales initiatives.

As a Process engineer (Amtek) I was involved with implementing production methods for the die-casting, shear pressing operations. This involved using mathematical principles to achieve the best possible cycle time for the machinery, thus achieving low cost high quality parts. Alongside work I have also studied motor vehicle mechanics for two years. This involved engine fault diagnosis/repair. General maintenance and servicing.

At Maycast-Nokes i was involved with quality issues within areas of the company and also responsible for the calibration of some heat treatment related equipment. During employment I have also worked hands on in three of the casting processes: investment, sand and die-casting. I have built up a good grounding knowledge of all casting processes and stages of manufacturing within the foundry environment.

A lot of time was spent working as a foundry technician within the metallurgy lab. Responsibilities included preparation of test equipment, carrying out quality tests, investigating casting issues. I have also achieved an appreciation of the running of engineering business, and the quality and international standards required in manufacture. I spent a lot of time working in NDT. Covering die penetrant inspection, x-ray and visual inspection.I helped with casting issues in the foundries and heat treatment problems.

Skills

- Able to work on my own initiative and independently.
- Catia V5, Auotodesk Inventor, 3D’s Max, photoshop, Microsoft office software,
- Qualifications in machining (lathe turning and milling).
- Keen and quick to learn about new procedures and technology.
- Registered member of the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, EngTech.
- Knowledge of the underlying principles of metallurgy/engineering and putting that knowledge to use in the workplace.
- Knowledge of casting processes: lost wax casting, pressure die-casting, gravity die-casting, sand-casting. Using aluminium, steels, cast irons and copper alloys.
- Knowledge of motor vehicle service/repair and fault diagnosis.
- Knowledge of ISO9001:2000
- Knowledge of ISO14001
- Internal and External Auditing



Summary:

A good grounding knowledge of manufacturing processes a professional approach to the work environment and continuing education within the manufacturing/engineering industry.

Contact information: Tel:+44 1376 340276
Mobile:+44 7828448325
E-mail: arietti@hotmail.co.uk
Education History:
Tabor High school 1997-2002
Colchester sixth form College 2002-2003
Colchester institute 2003-2006
Braintree College 2005-2007
Anglia Ruskin University 2007-2010

Studio Theme

Each of the three groups, including ours, made a presentation to pitch our ideas for a theme. Ours consisted of the nature theme, or magnification. Other themes included 'apocolyptic', 'closed doors' , 'design studio' amongst others. After the presentations a vote was taken to approve the most appropriate theme. The vote found in favour of the design studion theme.

The Idea of this theme is to create an exhibition that looks like an art/design studio. drawing tables, pots of paint, paper filled bins etc. With students completed work mounted on the walls, alongside some sketches to give a feel of work in progress.

The class was then seperated into three distinct groups. 1 to create a website, 1 to manage the exhibition and related functions, and another to deal with graphics and associated works.

I formed part of the graphics group, with four other students. We have all been assigned tasks, led by our group leader: craig.

The Graphics team needs to create posters, flyers, a logo for the theme. banners for use with the website. T-shirts or uniforms for use at the exhibition. And any other related artwork