#re-engrave cylinders

[singlabmdu]

How Are Engraved and Embossing Cylinders Re-Innovating the Printing Industry?

Printing and packaging are booming fields, with a need for high-quality, precise, and efficient solutions. Among the leading innovators are engraved cylinders and embossing cylinders. Not only do these products improve the appearance of printed materials, but they also change how industries conceptualize and produce things.

[niaqiu]

Why is Dot Loss an Issue in Gravure Printing and How Can It Be Resolved?

Dot Loss" is one of the four major hazards in gravure printing. Here are the causes and solutions to this problem:

I. Plate Issues:

Use a plate cleaning agent to wipe the areas where dot loss occurs on the plate, which can solve dot loss caused by plate blockage.

If wiping the plate doesn't solve the problem, carefully examine the plate with a magnifying glass equipped with a light source to see if engraving or corrosion during plate making has caused dot defects. If there are defects in plate making, re-plating is necessary. paper bag printing.

During plate making, analyze the original manuscript according to the equipment available in the printing plant and the printing materials used. catalog printing. If necessary, special treatment should be applied to the highlight areas prone to dot loss, commonly referred to as deepening.

If the wire lines on the plate are too thick or the gap between dots is too large, causing ink to spread unevenly during printing and resulting in dot loss, the plate needs to be remade to change the shape and angle of the dots. printing in China.

II. Ink Issues:

High ink viscosity or yield stress leads to poor ink transfer. The solution is to reduce ink viscosity to ensure good ink leveling and improve ink wetting properties on the plate.

Ink drying too quickly and unevenly distributed on the plate, causing premature drying and solidification. book printing. The solution is to improve the initial drying of the ink, use slow-drying solvents, reduce ink drying speed, and increase dot gain.

No additional blowing treatment should be applied to the plate during the printing process.

Poor wetting between ink and plate (mismatched surface tension) makes it difficult for transferred ink to spread. In this case, adjust the position of the doctor blade holder to shorten the distance between the doctor blade and the plate cylinder.

III. Plate Speed and Pressure:

When dot loss or unclear levels occur, increasing printing speed and adjusting printing pressure appropriately can solve the problem.

IV. Doctor Blade Issues:

If the doctor blade pressure is too high while the printing roller pressure is insufficient, adjust both the doctor blade pressure and the printing roller pressure accordingly.

[christiangrest]

My Favorite Revolver…S&W Pre-Model 15

Many, many years ago my father had picked up an old Smith & Wesson revolver chambered in .38 Special. At the time he nor I knew too much about it, but he ended up giving it to me. It has some engraving on the revolver itself from some sort of department. It’s electro penciled with some initials and a number. It would be really cool to find out exactly where this revolver spent time serving. This particular revolver was my very first. I took it into a shop and unlike newer revolvers by Smith & Wesson, it doesn’t have a model on the revolver behind the cylinder yoke, like 10-1 or 66-1 etc… The serial number is on the bottom of the grip and starts with a K, so it is a K frame similar in size to a Model 10. It has a blade front sight and an adjustable rear sight leaf. Case hardened hammer and trigger assembly with a very bright and deep bluing.

After a bit of research I discovered that it’s actually a Model 15 4”, but before they marked them as such. It’s a Pre-Model 15 from around 1957 based on some research of the serial number itself. Very early on I changed out the wooden grips(which don’t appear to be the original anyways) for a set of Hogue rubber grips I picked up from Brownells. Hogue grips make the shooting experience of any revolver so much better. The help to get a better purchase on the grip, but also help to soak up any recoil by the revolver. Of course .38 Special is a soft shooter anyways. After some more years go by I decided to re-install the wood grips that were on the revolver when my Dad picked it up. They just look right on an old classic revolver such as this. I also spent some time taking the side plate off to inspect and lubricate the working internals. Who knows how long it had been since it had been removed for an inspection. Using my magna bit set from Brownells, which I highly recommend since it has all the different fine flat blades needed for classic firearms, I gently removed the screws and side plate. The internals were fairly dirty, but didn’t see anything that looked worn enough warrantying a replacement. I lubricated and put it back together.

Shooting this old revolver is actually quite an experience. It’s very accurate. I use 158gr semi wadcutters and Hodgdon Tite Group powder for my hand loads. I load them very soft so that anyone can shoot it and have fun doing so and not have to worry about recoil scare. It’s truly an awesome firearm to hand to a new shooter that maybe has never fired a firearm or doesn’t have much experience. Hopefully I can eventually find some information regarding the department this revolver was issued to. I believe Smith & Wesson does keep some records, but I have yet to reach out to them. This is one of those firearms that surely will be passed down to one of my daughters someday and hopefully onto one of their children just as my father passed it down to me.

[glsind]

PET Films Manufacturer in India | Glsind

GLS India is the most reputed PET Films company in India & PET Films companies in India of rotogravure cylinders, also known as Gravure Printing Cylinders, for packaging and other sectors. Whether you’re printing for the first time or using a re-engraved cylinder offered by the most reliable Cylinder engravers solution company in India – GLS India, ensures that the product’s brand identification is preserved while retaining perfect sharpness, contrast, and gamma levels.

If you are looking for the most reliable Hflexible PET packaging film companies in India, Glsind is a distinguished name in the market.

[thesammathew]

BOPP Bags has different layers in the bag and they are also known as Multi layer bag, HDPE/PP is one of the layers in the bag. Firstly, we prepared multi colored BOPP films through engraved cylinders and reverse printing technology. Then it is laminated with HDPE/PP woven fabrics and finally cutting and stitching part is done as per the requirements.

The BOPP bags appeal includes maximum water resistance, dimensional stability and high impact graphics that improves marketability, as well as optional multi skid features. The most important feature is that the same packaging equipment used for multiwall paper bags.

Advantages of BOPP Bags

Exceptional tensile strength and durability that permits large load capacity

Tear and puncture resistant, reduces cost losses of product

Superior dimensional stability and water resistance

Fabulous Print Quality

Scratch and rub resistant

Custom designed to meet client specifications.

Available with anti-slip treatment.

Bags are heat cut or cold cut.

Also available in translucent material for product visibility.

Ideal for Automated bagging system.

They are widely used for added value or high visibility products.

Convenient handle support option.

Types of BOPP Bags

BOPP Laminated Woven EZ Bags

EZ Open bags means people can easily from their mouth

You just have to hold the wide tape and pull the narrow tape and it will easily open the stitch from the mouth side

Once the bag is open cannot be re-stitched again this will avoid the duplication

BOPP Laminated Back Seam Bags

We have seam plant with latest back side seam technology with strong welding.

There are size variations will be very less in this kind of bags.

These type of bags are specially made by us for the online filling plants.

Gussets are also available on these kinds of bags without any folds (creases)

BOPP Non - Woven Shopping Bags

Non-Woven BOPP Bags are made up of spun bond. We can easily recycled it, naturally decompose and completely incinerates without any production of poisonous pollutant. Without water, it can be used in the production process and thereby not polluted. The material is completely recycled. Thus it is environmental friendly and assists with environmental protection.

Non-Woven Bags Have lots of Useful Properties

Strong

Durable

Cushioning

Softness

Liquid Repellent

Non-allergies to human bodies

Eco-Friendly

Reusable

It is easily customizable

We produce non-woven bags ourselves. Non-Woven BOPP Bags are the most popular Eco-friendly bag because of their low cost, durability, and customization. These bags are made from a hundred percent recyclable and reusable polypropylene materials.

Non-woven polypropylene is a practical fabric. It is lightweight and strong as well, so it is convenient to carry as well as inexpensive to ship. The fabric is also comfortable and soft.

These laminated bags can bear heavy large loads as designed by making use of fine material and easy holding steps. Obtainable in numerous design and size, these non-woven laminated bags are highly demanded in Super Markets and Shopping Malls.

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[lotosafetyproducts]

LOTO PADLOCKS – THE 3PTP™ (3 Point Traceability Padlock)

The ubiquitous plastic padlock used for immobilizing a wide range of energy sources in lockout tagout programs has come a long way in 30 years from the date when OSHA enforced energy isolation guidelines on industry to prevent injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

The metamorphosis of the LOTO padlock over the past few years has led to several additional features being inculcated along with a higher degree of tamper resistance and traceability by various manufacturers.

https://www.lotosafetyproducts.com/product-category/lockout-tagout/safety-lockout-padlocks/

https://www.lotosafetyproducts.com/product/plastic-lockout-padlocks/

https://lockouttagoutmuscatoman.com/product/premium-plastic-safety-lockout-padlocks-2/

CONSIDER THIS:

For over 2 decades, the market was dominated by 2 American brands who made plastic padlocks which had little or no information other than a number lasered on the key.

Additional features viz: individual names, logos and key number engraving on padlock body were customized at additional costs to be incurred by the buyer.

The key system of the padlock, ie: Keyed Different OR Keyed Alike OR Master Keyed was generally recorded in the system but did not appear anywhere on the padlock. In the event of key loss or misplacement informed decisions could not be made on whether the lock had to be destroyed or if a spare key was available.

Padlock covers to protect dust, dew and grit ingress were available as an additional product from some manufacturers.

https://www.lotosafetyproducts.com/product-category/lockout-tagout/safety-lockout-padlocks/

https://www.lotosafetyproducts.com/product/plastic-lockout-padlocks/

https://lockouttagoutmuscatoman.com/product/premium-plastic-safety-lockout-padlocks-2/

THE 3PTP STORY:

As a relative newbie in the LOTO scene in 2011, we were always brainstorming on how we could add value and address gaps to provide additional features out-of-the-box to save downtime on tracing keys to locks, knowing the key system without having to refer to documents as well as retrieving keys quickly from cabinets to open locks during the re-energization process.

The 3 Point Traceability Padlock (3PTP) was born from various inputs derived from end user interactions.

The features we inculcated into the padlock helped save substantial downtime and increased the life of the padlock with it’s weather protection features.

Key system molded on body and one side of key – KD (Keyed Different), KA (Keyed Alike), KD+MK (Keyed Different + Master Keyed).

Key number lasered on padlock body and key enabling quick key to lock tracing.

Key jacket matching padlock color resulted in saving substantial downtime when tracing keys from cabinets.

A sliding key cover which prevented dust, grime, dew and grit ingress into the cylinder.

2 additional rubber bushes which if needed could be installed on the shackle to prevent ingress into the plastic body of the padlock.

SUCCESS LIES IN THINKING FROM THE CUSTOMER VIEWPOINT:

The patented 3PTP padlocks were launched in 2012 and over time ended up establishing the gold standard for energy isolation padlocks. The popularity increased over time leading to most customers specifying the 3PTP features as a minimum standard for their LOTO programs thereby forcing the competition to comply.

Not content to rest on our laurels, we kept working on improvements to make a more aesthetic + higher tamper resistance padlock.

REVAMPING THE 3PTP OVER A DECADE:

Steel chrome plated shackle changed to SS304 to prevent corrosion in chemical / saline atmospheres.

Normal plastic non-conductive shackle re-engineered with a stainless steel metal insert. The 3PTP had a 5.0mm shackle diameter as standard which was more susceptible to breaking than the standard 6.0mm version on other brands. To enhance the cut / break resistance, we inserted a SS304 metal rod internally and molded over with a hard bearing PA6 nylon end to end.

Colors were revamped from slightly darkish to a more brighter range thereby increasing visibility.

The individual box packing was redesigned with a transparent window allowing color and key number visibility without having to remove the padlock.

* The author of this blog is Qaid Zohar – Director at LOTO Safety, Dubai. This blog is written to educate interested parties on Lockout Tagout products.

[tabletoptrinketsbyjj]

Trinkets, Worthless, 6: These trinket are garbage plain and simple. They would be termed vendor trash or junk loot in video games. They aren’t touched by stray magic or mystery as with regular trinkets, aren’t made from valuable materials and aren’t particularly useful even if they aren’t damaged.

A belt pouch filled with small multicolored glass pebbles

A belt pouch full of fish scales

A hand sized figurine of a house formed of fired clay painted outlandish colours.

A hollow 8x3 inch cylinder made from polished granite.

A horsehair paintbrush so clumped with paint, it’s useless.

A knife and fork carved from a giant's ribs

A large brass key with worn teeth. A strip of red-coloured string hangs from one end.

A large bunch of similar keys that  fit various locks. One key (Of a different style from the rest) is small and rusty.

A large decorative pillow

A large flat pebble with a smaller pebble nestled inside it

---Keep reading for 90 more trinkets.

---Note: The previous 10 items are repeated for easier rolling on a d100.

A belt pouch filled with small multicolored glass pebbles

A belt pouch full of fish scales

A hand sized figurine of a house formed of fired clay painted outlandish colours.

A hollow 8x3 inch cylinder made from polished granite.

A horsehair paintbrush so clumped with paint, it’s useless.

A knife and fork carved from a giant's ribs

A large brass key with worn teeth. A strip of red-coloured string hangs from one end.

A large bunch of similar keys that  fit various locks. One key (Of a different style from the rest) is small and rusty.

A large decorative pillow

A large flat pebble with a smaller pebble nestled inside it

A large fossilized egg

A large piece of shell from a dragon’s egg

A large tin canister filled with dozens of grey misshapen goblin candies. They are as hard as a rock and taste like scummy pond water drunk from a dirty ashtray.

A leather scroll tube crudely painted bright blue. It is stoppered with a leather bung that clips into the place. The bung has been painted red.

A leather strap tied with ten assorted predator's claws

A length of black cloth with eye holes cut in it, created a crude mask.

A length of string that looks to have been snapped in half and re-tied multiple times.

A long braid of blond hair wrapped around a slender, whittled stick of white wood protected by a scrap of red-hued silk.

A loosely-coiled spring painted in the hues of a rainbow

A map of the continent with a large patch of ocean torn out

A metal comb missing all its tines.

A metal flask, decorated with engravings of a paladin fighting a dragon. Although it is still sealed, whatever liquid was inside has gone sour and tastes foul.

A mummified raven claw

A nine-toothed cog made from cheap tin

A nondescript brown hemp hood with crudely cut eye and mouth holes. The hood looks like it has been fashioned from a small sack. A splatter of dried blood covers the front.

A notepad full of bizarre scribbling detailing strange events, odd occurrences and murdered people. It is barely legible and almost entirely incoherent.

A padlock made of wax with no key

A page of hastily-scribbled mathematical formulas that do not balance out or contain any kind of context or explanation.

A pair of child sized steel scissors

A pair of desiccated human hands, wrapped in barbed wire

A pair of shoes so small, they must be for a baby. They look like they’ve never been worn.

A pair of torn purple stockings

A partially burnt family tree on a canvas sheet.

A partially mended pair of boots along with needle and thread.

A piece of bark carved with a gnarled face

A piece of paper with a grid of 81 squares drawn on it, some containing numbers

A plumb bob that points toward the sky.

A polished apple of curious black color

A polished skull (Its top removed) filled with foul smelling incense

A poorly mummified cat

A pouch containing four links of bloodstained chain ending in a single bloody manacle. Close examination reveals hairs stuck in the dried blood on the manacle. A snapped off key fills the manacle’s lock.

A pouch containing a variety of small finger bones clearly “harvested” from a variety of different creatures. Each is in pristine condition, all the skin and tissue having been boiled away.

A pouch made of flesh, with a sinew drawstring

A preserved dead raven.

A preserved eyeball attached to a spindly eye-stalk; the nerves twitch occasionally

A preserved pair of ears that look to be torn off a goblin.

A preserved square of tattooed skin

A pulsing seed pod that is always warm to the touch.

A rabbit’s foot, dyed purple.

A ragged pair of bright green trousers. The seat of the trousers is missing, all that remains is a jagged hole clearly made by something large…with teeth

A random scattering of gears and rivets.

A ransom note for an unknown personage

A razor-sharp piece of metal wrapped in a bloody bandage

A right arm broken off from a statue

A ring of keys for forgotten locks

A ring of metal with strange symbols carved into it that glow randomly.

A ripped yellow silk shirt, with a bloody cuff, rolled into a tight ball.

A rock with a patch of curious purple moss

A rose stem with the thorns still on, but all the petals plucked.

A rotten burlap bag filled with three elven skulls

A scold's bridle.

A scrap of animal hide with bizarre markings

A scrap of crumbled parchment bearing the name of a half-dozen locals.

A scrap of parchment filled with deranged ramblings about “the lord’s vengeance”, the “end of all things” and a “blood sacrifice”.

A scrap of wood engraved with half of a ship’s name

A scrawled bill from a shady fortune teller.

A scrimshawed human femur

A scroll case and scroll scribed with an unfinished spell

A scroll case that appears to have been crafted from a giant's arm bone. Inside is a small strip of vellum that would seem to tie a scroll shut. Along its scarlet-dyed length are markings like a map, but most are faded away

A scroll containing a spell that seems to have no effect

A set of brown and green leather juggling balls

A set of iron spurs

A severed finger that’s still wearing a tarnished brass ring that cannot be removed

A shard of flint with a decorative dragon carving

A shard of glass that changes color depending on how it is held up to the light.

A shard of porcelain decorated with tiny painted flowers.

A sharp dagger, a pile of wood shavings and a partially carved chunk of wood. The carving is crude and unfinished; it might represent a bird, but then again it might not.

A shattered piece of minotaur horn

A sheet of paper, blank except for a dot in the middle and the words “You are here.”

A shrunken head of a human child

A shrunken human head with buttons sewn over the eyes

A single acorn formed of pyrite.

A single polished knucklebone wrapped in a scrap of thin, red cloth.

A small pouch filled with dozens of multi-colored wooden beads whose paint is chipped and fading.

A small pouch full of oddly-dented, painted metal disks with jagged edges

A straw effigy of a prominent local. Parts of it have been singed with fire.

A small tin flask filled with terrible tasting whiskey

A cheap pulp pamphlet on how to train cobra snakes to dance to flute music.

A crude brooch of Orcish design

A warped oaken quarterstaff that is all but unusable

A pair of rusty manacles

A pouch holding three dozen copper coat buttons

A poorly lacquered elk thighbone

A worn bear pelt that has evidently spent many long years as a rug

A ceramic jar of various species of dried seeds. Further inspection show that none of them are edible or viable for growing.

A dented tin crown

A small wooden mermaid statue that requires finishing touches

A rug made of winter wolf hide that has seen better days

A carefully detailed drawing of a halfling toe.

A large, steel padlock without a matching key.

[igoldencnc2021]

Gold Quality CNC Stone Machine Price In China

Product Description：

The function of cnc stone machine and polishing equipment is very powerful, you can use a cnc stone machine to cut, dig holes, polish and other operations. And the polishing machine granite is especially suitable for processing stone countertop CNC and sinks. The countertop CNC machine’s 12-position automatic tool changer improves processing efficiency.

Price:$4500-8000

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Features of Cnc stone machine：

Heavy duty steel structure, keep machine with very good stability.

Adopt good quality machine parts,to make machine with high performance and durability.

With electrical spindle, to make engraving.

With saw blade unit, to make fast roughing/grooving.

The big rotary device can process different kinds of 3d roman columns corbel pilasters cylinders pillars.

The working size can be customized according to customers' specific requirements.

There are 3 axis/5 axis same machines for choosing.

Product Application of cnc stone machine:

Suitable for natural marble, granite, bluestone, sandstone, artificial stone, tombstone, milestone, ceramic tile, jade, crystal, ceramics, glass, plastic, wood, bamboo, cambered surface, sphere, stainless steel, iron, copper, aluminum, titanium alloy, can doing 3D embossment, and line engraving, beveling, drilling 2D engraving.2. Such as granite stone can be layered engraving to 3mm.3. Marble, bluestone can be engraving to 3mm on time.4. Engraving characters, letters, pattern, intaglio, rilievi, handwriting, ancient calligraphy, abraziune colored drawing, flat carving colored drawing, etc. on stone, glass, depth can control optionally, to reach the artistic effect.

CNC stone machine Advantages：

1. The cnc stone machine head can swing 360 degrees freely, and the plate can be cut at any angle and shape

2. It can be used for cutting large plate, 45 degree chamfering, countertop sink hole,oblique line cutting and simple carving.

3. The platform is turned over at 85 degrees to facilitate loading and unloading.

4. The operation is simple and the control system can input data.

5. Equipped with milling tool, it can polish cutting surface. And do 3D profiling. (Optional)

6. Equipped with simulation software for processing scheme checking.

7.This stone engraving cnc router machine with solid gantry and lathe bed,stable lathe table,fast speed and high accuracy.

Technical Data

X, Y Axis Working Area

mm

1300*2500

Z Axis Working Height

mm

500

Positioning Accuracy

mm

0.05

Re-positioning Accuracy

mm

0.02

Body Structure

Welding Body

X, Y Axis Structure

Linear Guide Rail, Gear Rack

Z Axis Structure

Linear Guide Rail, Screw

Max. Running Speed

mm/min

20000

Max. Working Speed

mm/min

8000

Spindle

kw

4.5kw Water-cooling Spindle*2（Optioned）

Spindle RPM

rpm/min

24000

Working Voltage

V/Hz

AC 380V±10%/50-60Hz

Machine Weight

kg

1500/1900

*Some specifications can be customized upon request, please contact us

Configuration

Spindle

HQD Water-cooling Spindle (Italy HSD Spindle Optioned)

Machine Body

Heavy-duty Split-type Welding Body, Fixed with Screw

Worktable

Complex Worktable (Aluminum Profile+PVC+S.S. Sink)

Control System

DSP/ NCSTUDIO（Taiwan SYNTEC System Optioned）

Ball Screw

Taiwan TBI

Guide Rails

Taiwan HIWIN

Gear Rack

Taiwan T-WIN

Reducer

Japan SHIMPO

Electric Components

France SCHNEIDER

Frequency Converter

Taiwan DELTA

Driver

LEADSHINE Stepper Motor（Japan YASKAWA Servo Motor optioned）

Lubrication System

Automatic Lubrication Device (Optioned)

Optioned

Rotary Device, Automatic Tool Sensor, Swing Head, Covered Door, Automatic Leveling

[vividracing]

New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/top-5-best-intakes-for-the-ford-mustang-s550-v8/

Top 5 Best Intakes for the Ford Mustang (S550) V8

The Ford Mustang (S550) is the current and sixth generation of the iconic pony car. The Mustang GT continues to impress with the latest edition of the throaty 5.0-liter V8, now featuring an upgraded valvetrain and cylinder heads that help boost output to 460 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. A new intake manifold features charge motion-controlled valves to partially close off the port flow at lower engine speeds to increases the air charge for improved air-fuel mixing and, thus, better efficiency and idle stability. Purists who go for the V8 version, instead of the base model with the turbo inline-four, are definitely performance enthusiasts. Many of these GT owners won’t stop there, though, and look to the aftermarket for mods that will enhance the Mustang’s naturally impressive engine.

One of the first mods many Mustang owners do is replace the restrictive factory air intake system with an upgraded aftermarket version. By swapping out the OE system, you can help the 5.0-liter V8 breathe more air and cooler air that will enhance its overall efficiency and performance. The result means a faster throttle response, higher power figures, and an overall more enjoyable driving experience. Not to mention, a new air intake system can really add a bit of oomph to your engine bay and can add a bolder sound to your ride as well. There are a number of reputable brands on the automotive aftermarket that produce quality air intake kits for the S550 Mustang V8 models. We have listed five of the best options out there to help you get started. Be sure to also browse our complete inventory of air intake products for the Ford Mustang S550 right here.

1. Corsa Performance Closed Box Air Intake

The Corsa Performance Closed Box Air Intake is available with the brand’s DryTech 3D Filter or MaxFlow 5 Filter. With this intake, you are guaranteed to get the coldest and freshest air, because the system provides a completely enclosed and insulated intake track from outside of the car straight into the engine. The Corsa Closed Box Air Intake features a roto-molded construction and is designed to deliver unmatched aesthetics and optimal performance benefits for your V8 Mustang. This intake comes with the option of two high-performance filters: Dry Tech 3D no-oil filtration and MaxFlow 5 oiled filtration. The former is recommended for those who prefer the easy maintenance associated with a non-oiled filter but the performance gains of a traditional cotton gauze media. The latter is ideal for high-performance street vehicles looking for maximum power gains. With its generously oversized air filter and inverted cone technology, this air intake outflows the stock counterpart by nearly 20 percent, creating up to 20 horsepower and 11 pound-feet of torque. 

Features:

Outflows Stock Intake Improving Performance

Shields Engine Heat Reducing Airflow Temperatures

Re-usable High-Performance Filtration Options (DryTech, MaxFlow)

Up to 50,000 miles no maintenance

98%+ Filtration Efficiency

Bolt-On Power, Installs in Minutes

No Tune Required. (Tune May Enhance Performance)

Backed by a Lifetime Warranty

2. JLT Performance Cold Air Intake Kit

The JLT Performance Cold Air Intake Kit for the V8 Mustang is improved and better than ever! It’s been fully computer-designed to optimize space and deliver the best fit and finish. It includes a large 5-inch filter inlet with a radiused end for a smoother airflow across the MAF (120mm). The intake tube itself measures 4.5 inches at the throttle body side in preparation for larger aftermarket throttle bodies to be installed. This intake system has a fully roto-molded heat shield and fresh air duct to the grille designed to keep inlet air temperatures as low as possible so you can enjoy improved performance. What’s more, JLT only uses the best air filters made by S&B to their strict specifications so you can rest assured that both the oiled and dry filter variants provide excellent filtration properties. With a large 5-inch opening on the intake tube, JLT needed a huge filter; the result is a monstrous 5×7-inch air filter with a built-in bellmouth for even more airflow. JLT designed this intake system to be an easy bolt-on installation, so no permanent modifications are necessary to upgrade your S550’s performance.

Features: 

Fully computer designed to optimize space

Large 5″ filter inlet with radiused end for smooth airflow

Comes with a roto-molded heat shield w/ fresh air duct

Designed to keep inlet air temperatures as cool as possible

JLT Black Textured Intake Tube

5×7 S&B Powerstack air filter

Options: Red oiled, Blue oiled, White dry filter

Delivers a perfect fit and finish

Quick and easy installation

JLT-specific tune is required with this kit

3. aFe Power Momentum GT Intake System

The aFe Power Momentum GT Intake System uses a CAD-designed, dyno-tuned, roto-molded intake tube to achieve maximum power gains while maintaining a perfect fit on your V8 Mustang. Three CNC machined, high-quality billet aluminum fittings are mounted on the tube to provide a seamless connection with the vehicle’s factory vacuum lines. A custom CAD-designed roto-molded housing is made from heat soak-resistant material and eliminates the use of multiple components for a simpler installation process. The entire construction is highly durable for long-lasting performance so you can enjoy its benefits for years and years to come, so long as you properly maintain the filter.

Speaking of, the Momentum GT intake system was designed around the largest air filter possible to allow for maximum power gains as well as excellent filtration and overall performance. This intake system is available with either aFe’s large Pro DRY S or Pro 5R performance air filter. The former features three layers of progressively finer mesh synthetic oil-free media and the latter has five layers of finer mesh cotton gauze oiled media. Both are made with 100% polyurethane frame for long life and multiple cleaning cycles. Best of all, this system includes a large, clear sight window that is used for easy filter inspection so you can ensure the air filter is clean and optimally functoning. 

Features: 

Dyno-Proven Gains up to +15 hp & +24 lb.-ft. torque

Outflows Factory Intake by 25%

Measured Flow: 221 CFM @ 1.5″ H2O

Computer-Designed Roto-Molded Intake Tube w/ One-Piece Sealed Housing

Washable and Reusable Pro 5R Air Filter for Maximum Performance – OR –

Washable and Reusable Pro DRY S Air Filter for Maximum Convenience

CNC Machined Billet Aluminum Fittings

Built-in Sight Window Provides Easy Inspection of Filter Without Disassembly

Unique (Patent Pending) Housing-to-Filter Interface for Easy Installation

4. K&N Performance Blackhawk Air Intake

The K&N Blackhawk Air Intake Kit is not only designed to look impressive under the hood of your Mustang GT, but also engineered to reduce factory restriction and improve airflow. Enjoy increased power gains, an enhanced engine sound, and outstanding filtration to protect your Mustang’s V8 engine. K&N intakes undergo rigorous testing and the resulting power and torque gains are quite impressive. Dyno tests have shown that this intake system will give your car an additional 9.5 horsepower at 7002 RPMs and 23 pound-feet of torque resulting from the enhanced airflow. It also enhances your throttle response and delivers a more aggressive sound well-mated to the pony car. The Blackhawk Cold Air Intake can be used immediately after installation without reprogramming your Mustang’s computer. Even so, a custom tune to recalibrate the ECU is highly recommended for optimum performance.

This intake features lightweight aluminum tubing cut and shaped to precise specs and the surface is carefully worked to remove any imperfections with a K&N engraved metal plate welded on it. The intake tubes are powder-coated with a durable and bold-looking flat black finish to elevate your engine bay’s appearance. K&N Blackhawk induction systems feature an oversized, conical-shaped, oil-free, black DryFlow synthetic air filter that maximized efficient airflow. This filter media can be used for up to 100,000 miles (under normal driving conditions) before cleaning is needed. Boasting excellent filtration properties, this layered, non-woven media has a pleated configuration to enable high dust holding capacity to deliver improved performance that is unmatched by the competition. K&N Blackhawk cold air intakes are guaranteed to provide proven power gains and are protected by the K&N 10-Year/Million-Mile Limited Warranty.

Features: 

Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque

Enhances your vehicle’s overall engine sound

Outflows the factory intake for heightened performance

Powder-coated aluminum intake tube paired with dry synthetic air filter

Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration

Free-flowing, mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube

Includes a black, non-woven, synthetic air filter and heat shield

Free-Flowing, Mandrel-Bent Aluminum Tube

Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles 

Straightforward install with simple hand tools

10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty

5. Injen EVOLUTION Cold Air Intake System

The Injen EVOLUTION Cold Air Intake System is, quite literally, the evolution of CAI kits. This system represents the next generation of performance intakes by Injen Technology. Specifically engineered for the Mustang GT, this system will deliver heightened performance with proven power gains to take your ride to the next level. Every EVOLUTION cold air intake is crafted from cross-linked high-density polyethylene for extreme durability and longevity. The box has a forward-facing ram air scoop to provide fresh, clean air to your engine so it can breathe better. The one-piece sealed housing uses Injen’s all-new Twist-Lock System to securely attach the large SuperNano-Web Dry air filter in place. The housing also includes a Clear-View badge for a cleaner and more aggressive underhood look as well as quick and easy filter inspections.

The EVOLUTION Cold Air Intake was designed to use the maximum amount of space available under the hood of your Mustang GT to ensure optimum breathing room and extreme performance. This kit uses a custom roto-molded and tuned tube to provide huge power increases while retaining a quality OE fit. The tube also utilizes the brand’s patented MR Technology for accurate fuel trims to ensure safe power improvements without the risk of throwing a check engine light. This intake system was precisely tuned and tested on Injen’s in-house dyno to replicate stock fueling while increasing horsepower and torque. The result is an increase of up to 26 horsepower and 23 pound-feet of torque.

Features:

Dyno Proven gains of up to 26 hp and 23 lb-ft. of torque

Designed to work with the stock calibration

Aggressive intake growl under acceleration

Durable Roto-Molded Polyethylene housing and intake tube

Fully functioning, forward-facing ram air scoop

Reinforced automotive grade silicone couplers

Fully serviceable Injen SuperNano-Web dry air filter

Replacement air filter part number x-1106-BB

Stainless steel band clamps with an inner protective liner

Aggressive under hood appearance while maintaining an OE fit

Injen Technology Limited Lifetime Warranty

[joniroy]

Features of Mechanical Engineering Service

In Reverse Engineering Services, reverse engineering (often abbreviated as RE) is used to summarize the process of rebuilding an existing object. By designing an object from scratch, the engineer creates a design specification and the drawings that make up the item.

In contrast, in reverse engineering, design engineers start with the final product and work in the opposite direction to achieve the product's design specifications. In the process, relevant information about design concepts and manufacturing methods is discovered.

The reverse engineering process begins with obtaining the information on the dimensions of the object through a 3d Modeling Services.

Reverse engineering acquires 3D position data from a point cloud. There are many ways to collect valuable dimensional information about a product, but having an accurate 3D measurement system is critical. The accuracy of the captured data affects the quality and deviation of the reverse-engineered model compared to the original model.

Physical Digital uses the globally recognized GOM 3D structured light scanning system to provide accurate, traceable, and reproducible measurements. The captured surface data is transmitted to the internal design team to establish the original design intent of the object.

  Reverse engineering applications

Reverse engineering allows you to duplicate an existing part by capturing the physical dimensions, characteristics, and material properties of the component. There are several reasons to reverse engineer an object:

Legacy Components - Many components designed and manufactured a few years ago do not have 2D drawings or 3D CAD data to reproduce the object. Here, reverse engineering is a crucial way to obtain information to copy a product.

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Issues: If an OEM goes down or loses design measurements, reverse engineering will provide critical product information to continue manufacturing that object. It also includes Cad Drafting Service 

Design development, test, and component analysis - Reverse engineering allows you to quickly capture 3D products in digital form and redesign or analyze them to improve design iterations.

 Competitive Analysis - Any organization can reverse competitive engineer products.

Antique and custom objects: If there is no information about the dimensions of a purpose except the physical element itself, the fastest and most reliable way to reproduce it is reverse engineering. If the shape of the product is organic (rather than standard shapes like cuboids and cylinders), it is challenging to design in CAD because it is challenging to get the CAD model to come acceptably close to the engraved model. There are cases.

Digital Archive - Capture 3D scans of museum works and historical relics and reverse engineer it if future damage to objects or duplication of some of the items is required. You can keep the resulting CAD data.

Cost-effective and on-time way to build models and products

Another benefit of reverse engineering is the compression of the product development cycle. In a highly competitive global marketplace, manufacturers are continually striving to reduce lead times to bring new products to the market. With reverse engineering, you can quickly capture your 3D model in digital form, reconstruct it if necessary, or export it with a variety of manufacturing methods, such as additive manufacturing, vacuum casting, and CNC machining.

[winter-games0102-blog]

Entry 11 - Substance painter

Now that I had my high and low poly variants of the artefact I then imported them into Substance Painter. And per the result below:

The next step for this to continue building is to bake my high and low poly models together. During this time I had a problem with the back of the shield because I extruded the edges which then led to an overlap of the back panel and the extruded polygons which was made to make the space to get the handle in. To fix this I went back to both of my High and low poly models and deleted the original back faces that was made with the cylinder and replaced them with a polygon disc. When placing this in I made sure to have it rotated the correct way to make sure the face normals was correct. I further then reimported and re-baked the shield.

To begin with my artefact I wanted to make a strong foundation for what I was building on and of course I chose a bronze material for the main bulk of the shield while also adding gold trimmings to certain pieces of the shield.

Much like the front of the shield began with a strong bronze material for the main shield while also applying it to the handle and reinforcements. 

Here I added additional material to make it like the olden style of shields. On top of this I added a dirt material to mess it up a little like it has been used in a war. 

The next step was to start adding dents and engravings to what is portrayed at battle damage. I liked making the wear on this weapon as it make me think of where most likely the damage would have happened and where it would've come from. This was made with a edge damage filter while applying the specific damage with a black mask.

Now that the back was partly done I went back to the front of the shield. Here I began to start to roughen up the from with dirt and digs and the odd edge damage.

Much the same as the sun patter, I then roughened up the edges of the centre. 

Following up on the wear side, I then added the front wear and tear for the shield, this was predominantly matching the back damage I added, however I did add some that would portray and strike only to the front of the shield. This was once again done with the edge damage filter and applied with the black mask and painted on. 

Now the shield is worn down I chose to add a some additional materials to the shield. This is a steel clearcoat to give the edges a bit more of a pop and to make my pattern stand out.

Here I added another layer of bronze and but this time I added a tinge of brown to make it darker around the edge. This was applied with the brush once again after applying a black mask. In this instance I had to use the fill tool and paint each polygon individually.  

In this step I added some dirt to the mid centre of the shield. It is quite minor but I felt less is more in some cases. This then gave me a bit of a more used feeling to the shield. This was done with a damaged gold material with a dirt mask.

Here I continued to add more wear to the front middle of the shield. In this instance I added a wooden material which then I added a mask to.

For my penultimate task I wanted to add some form of welding to the wrist braise and so I too an iron material, added a dark steel on top on a low opacity just to give it a darker ting and more metal look and then began to punch in my welding across the metal reinforcements and the metal wrist braise itself. 

The final step was to add some war blood. This just used the dripping blood material and some adjusting of the materials attributes to get it in the right quantity.

And this is how it came out

[glsind]

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If you are looking for the most reliable Liquid packaging manufacturer company in India, Glsind is a distinguished name in the market.

[yes-lazystudentconnoisseur-fan]

Everything You Need to Know About BOPP Bags

Summary

BOPP Bags has multiple layers in the bag and they are also called Multilayer bags, HDPE  or PP is one of the layers in the bag. First, we prepared different colored BOPP films through engraved cylinders and reverse printing technology. Then it is laminated with HDPE or PP woven fabrics and finally the stitching & cutting part is done as per the requirements.

                                    Picture Courtesy: Comsyn

The BOPP bags appeal includes maximum water resistance, dimensional high impact graphics & stability that improves marketability, and also optional multi skid features. The most important characteristics is that similar packaging equipment used for multi-wall paper bags.

Advantages of BOPP Bags

Exceptional tensile durability & strength that permits large load capacity

Puncture & Tear resistant, reduces cost losses of product

Superior water resistance and dimensional stability 

Fabulous Quality of Print 

Rub and Scratch resistant

Custom designed to meet client specifications.

Available with anti-slip treatment.

Bags are cold cut or heat cut.

Also available in translucent material for the visibility of product.

Ideal for Automated bagging system.

Widely used for added value & high visibility products.

Convenient handle support options

Types of BOPP Bags

BOPP Laminated Woven EZ Bags

EZ Open bags means people can easily from their mouth

One has to hold the wide tape & pull the narrow tape and it will easily open the stitch from their mouth side

Once the bag is open, it cannot be re-stitched again this will eventually avoid the risk of duplication

BOPP Laminated Back Seam Bags

We have seam plant with latest back side seam technology with strong welding.

There are multiple size variations will be very less in this kind of bags.

These types of bags are especially made by us for the online filling plants.

Gussets are also available on these types of bags without any folds (creases)

BOPP Non - Woven Shopping Bags

Non-Woven BOPP Bags are made from spun bond. And these bags are easily decomposed, naturally recyclable & completely incinerates without any production of poisonous pollutant. Without water, these bags can be easily used in the production process and thereby not polluted. The material is completely recycled. Thus these products are environment friendly & assists with proper protection for the environment.

Non-Woven Bags Have many Useful Properties

Strong

Durable

Cushioning

Softness

Liquid Repellent

Reusable

Non-allergies to human bodies

Eco-Friendly

Easily customizable

When someone produces non-woven bags by themselves. Non-Woven BOPP Bags are the most famous Eco-friendly bag because of their cheap availability, durability, and easy customization. These bags are made from 100% reusable and recyclable polypropylene materials.

Non-woven polypropylene are a practical fabric. It is light in weight and a strong material as well, so it is easy to carry at the same time inexpensive to ship as well. The fabric is also soft and comfortable.

Conclusion

These laminated bags can carry heavy large loads as designed by making proper use of fine material and easy holding steps. Obtainable in multiple designs and sizes, these non-woven laminated bags are highly demanded in Super Markets as well as Shopping Malls.

[blog-patrick-smith]

Everything You Need to Know About BOPP Bags

Summary

BOPP Bags has multiple layers in the bag and they are also called Multilayer bags, HDPE  or PP is one of the layers in the bag. First, we prepared different colored BOPP films through engraved cylinders and reverse printing technology. Then it is laminated with HDPE or PP woven fabrics and finally the stitching & cutting part is done as per the requirements.

                                                              Picture Courtesy: Comsyn

The BOPP bags appeal includes maximum water resistance, dimensional high impact graphics & stability that improves marketability, and also optional multi skid features. The most important characteristics is that similar packaging equipment used for multi-wall paper bags.

Advantages of BOPP Bags

Exceptional tensile durability & strength that permits large load capacity

Puncture & Tear resistant, reduces cost losses of product

Superior water resistance and dimensional stability 

Fabulous Quality of Print 

Rub and Scratch resistant

Custom designed to meet client specifications.

Available with anti-slip treatment.

Bags are cold cut or heat cut.

Also available in translucent material for the visibility of product.

Ideal for Automated bagging system.

Widely used for added value & high visibility products.

Convenient handle support options

Types of BOPP Bags

BOPP Laminated Woven EZ Bags

EZ Open bags means people can easily from their mouth

One has to hold the wide tape & pull the narrow tape and it will easily open the stitch from their mouth side

Once the bag is open, it cannot be re-stitched again this will eventually avoid the risk of duplication

BOPP Laminated Back Seam Bags

We have seam plant with latest back side seam technology with strong welding.

There are multiple size variations will be very less in this kind of bags.

These types of bags are especially made by us for the online filling plants.

Gussets are also available on these types of bags without any folds (creases)

BOPP Non - Woven Shopping Bags

Non-Woven BOPP Bags are made from spun bond. And these bags are easily decomposed, naturally recyclable & completely incinerates without any production of poisonous pollutant. Without water, these bags can be easily used in the production process and thereby not polluted. The material is completely recycled. Thus these products are environment friendly & assists with proper protection for the environment.

Non-Woven Bags Have many Useful Properties

Strong

Durable

Cushioning

Softness

Liquid Repellent

Reusable

Non-allergies to human bodies

Eco-Friendly

Easily customizable

When someone produces non-woven bags by themselves. Non-Woven BOPP Bags are the most famous Eco-friendly bag because of their cheap availability, durability, and easy customization. These bags are made from 100% reusable and recyclable polypropylene materials.

Non-woven polypropylene are a practical fabric. It is light in weight and a strong material as well, so it is easy to carry at the same time inexpensive to ship as well. The fabric is also soft and comfortable.

Conclusion

These laminated bags can carry heavy large loads as designed by making proper use of fine material and easy holding steps. Obtainable in multiple designs and sizes, these non-woven laminated bags are highly demanded in Super Markets as well as Shopping Malls.

[interpretingtexas]

The Texas Navy and the Battle of Campeche

A False Start In 1841, Yucatan declared independence from Mexico. It would remain independent for the next 7 years, but not without struggle. Mirabeau Lamar was sympathetic to the Republic of Yucatan, and in 1841 he allowed the ailing Texas Navy to be hired by the rebels in Yucatan to harry the Mexican ships. The ships sailed December 13th, 1841, only a couple of weeks after Sam Houston had become president and, apparently, missing the notice that Houston had called them back. Upon hearing of the order, Commodore Moore hurried the ships back to Galveston. But Houston had no interest in the Navy and even less in the struggles of the fledgling Republic of the Yucatan: when Congress approved funds to re-outfit the Navy, Houston refused. The fleet languished in New Orleans. In February of 1843, Col. Martín Peraza of the Republic of the Yucatan arrived in New Orleans with funds to pay for the Texas Navy's help. In defiance of Houston's orders, Moore outfitted his ship and set to sea.

Texas ships Austin (left, [source]) and Wharton (right, [source]). Public Domain.

First Engagment On April 30th, they had their first major run in with the Mexican Navy, two steamers, the Moctezuma and the Guadalupe, which resulted in a retreat by the Texan brigs, Austin and Wharton, but no major damage. While the steamers blockaded the port, Moore took the time to upgrade his guns for a rematch.

The Battle of Campeche On May 16th, the Mexican and combined Texan and Yucatecan Navies engaged again. Despite the superior technology of the Mexican steamers and unfavorable weather conditions for the Texan sailing ships, the rebels managed to fight the Mexicans to a draw. This is the only time in recorded history that sailing ships have fought steamers to a draw. The Mexican steamers retreated, breaking the blockade of Campeche and giving the Republic of the Yucatan - and the Republic of Texas - some breathing room.

Portrait of Commodore Moore in the Moore County, Texas Courthouse. By The original uploader was Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia - "I took photos on July 15, 2008.Billy Hathorn (talk) 19:30, 15 October 2008 (UTC)Photo by Billy HathornTransferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by Vasyatka1., CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8424506

Pirates! Commodore Moore was not so lucky. About this time word reached him that Houston had offered a reward for the two brigs, calling their crew pirates. Moore returned the Texas fleet to Galveston, where he and his men were hailed as heroes. Moore demanded a trial to answer Houston's charges and was fully exonerated. However, Moore, and much of the rest of the Navy, spent years trying to get paid for their time and work. It wasn't until Texas joined the US that the sailors were finally paid back pay. Moore would continue his quarrel with Houston basically until the ends of their lives.

The Fate of the Yucatan As for the Republic of the Yucatan, it didn’t last much longer. In late 1843, Mexico recognized the Yucatan’s right to full autonomy and generally considered it a self-governing part of Mexico. In 1845, the Mexican Congress would revoke that right, declaring it unconstitutional. The Yucatan would again declare independence in 1846, but internal divisions would see it returned to Mexico in 1848, though it should be noted that in many ways the indigenous Maya of the Yucatan have never completely given up fighting for independence.

Story on a Gun The Battle of Campeche might be familiar to collectors of antique guns for its commemoration on both the 1851 and 1861 Colt Navy Revolvers. The Texas Navy placed a large order with Colt for his Patterson Revolvers, an order that saved his business and provided his first big success. In gratitude, Colt had an engraving of the battle placed on the cylinders of the revolvers, which has led to their designation as Navy Revolvers. In the copy of the engraving above, you can see Commodore Moore’s signature in the bottom right.

[lilspookyone]

Unit 5 and 7      Task 3     Evaluation

 Inspiration

My main inspiration for my level design was World of Warcraft because I wanted to make a quest-based game. From the beginning I knew I wanted to create a dark forest theme, so I started by playing WoW and going to Darkshire, as I knew this location was based around a forest area. After going here, I decided to screenshot some images to later use as inspiration for my level and the assets in it. Personally, I prefer either RPG’s or FPS games so I knew I wanted to base mine around something like that. As my knowledge of Unity is not strong I decided to go with an RPG as I thought this would be easier as a starting game. My second source of inspiration came from the Viking era and Norse Mythology, as I have a passion for this and wanted to incorporate it into my game. The title of my game refers to Floki who was the first Norseman to sail to Iceland. I felt like this would be a good name for my main character as you have to experience an adventure with him as you complete the quests. I also wanted to add a portal into the game which would have had runes engraved into the stones around it. Due to my knowledge of Maya being quite little and having software issues, made it hard to create this so I will add it to my FMP. This means I can spend more time perfecting it.

 Planning and Designs

From the beginning of the planning stage I thought of an idea and stuck to that as close as possible. I had saved reference images for similar levels designs I wanted to make, and certain materials I wanted to use on my terrain. I found the design stage quite hard as I am artistically challenged and struggled to represent my ideas through drawings. It was easier for me to just go with it and change parts of the game if needed. With me using a first-person camera it allowed me to skip out on having to design a character which is beneficial to me as it allowed me to spend more time creating my level. I had originally planned to have skulls as a quest item, however with Maya being down and not having enough knowledge to create this asset I decided to go with mushrooms from the asset store. Going into this design stage I already knew I wanted to use this level in my FMP, so I had predesigned what I was going to add in the later stages of development. I knew I wanted to add a portal into the level however, I wanted to spend more time perfecting it and creating a world for it to go to and knew I would not finish it in time for the first deadline. Finally, I had planned to create an NPC wisp that would give you quests, and then you would have to hand items back into him once you have found them. However, like my portal design I did not receive much help when trying to create the wisp therefore had to keep this a blank cylinder that I can later change when I have learned how to create my desired character.

 Scripts

I had previously saved some scripts from when we had messed around with Unity to get used to the software in the first few weeks of the course. This helped when creating my level as I already had some scripts to hand. However, there was a lot of script I had not seen before, so I had to ask for help when trying to code certain movements. In my game I wanted my character to pick up mushrooms so I had to ask for help coding this. The teacher explained the code to me and I then saved it for future reference to use in future projects. I wanted to create a menu for my game and I knew that one of my peers had already done this. I asked them how they coded it and they helped me create my menu with added code to open and close the game.

 Time Management

My time management was not great at the beginning of task 3 as I was not used to the software, so I spent a few lessons just messing around to create the floor plan I wanted. To begin with I struggled as I could not visualize my game with the blank canvas I had. However, as I began to add more textures and assets I was able to picture it better. Everything started coming together with the game and I was able to get it done in the time I had. Due to having software issues with unity we were given an extension so we could get our levels completed to a better standard. This helped a lot as it removed some stress of not getting it completed on time. Overall my time management was a lot better towards the end of my task 3 deadline and I was able to hand everything in at a good standard before it was due.

 Issues Faced

The first issue I faced when creating my game was that the software was down meaning I was unable to physically create my game without the software. During this time I just collected reference images and did some small sketch ideas of what I wanted to add in my game. Another issue I faced was that some of the assets I wanted to use were not on the asset store. This led to me changing some of my ideas as I am not confident enough using Maya to create my own assets. The main ideas stayed the same it was just background details I was unable to add. When I feel more confident using modelling software I can add signposts and other assets I could not find. A final issue I faced was that the player was unable to look up or down. I had checked the script and could not find an issue so had to ask for help fixing this. It was easily fixed by the teacher removing and re-adding the script so in future if I face a similar problem I know how to fix it.

 What I’d Change/Add

The first thing I would add to my level is a portal as I had already started creating this asset. I was unable to texture it without help and this was not given prior to the deadline date so I will be using this in my FMP. I would like to script this so it takes you to another part of the map and I think this could be possible to do from my own knowledge, as I feel more confident with code now I have some saved for reference. I would also like thorns around the map which would hurt the player if walked into. I already have reference images and a rough idea of what I want these to look like. I would have to ask how to code this as I have not been taught how to remove health from a player. Another thing I would like to change is that the NPC cylinder was changed to the wisp I wanted to create. I have previously mentioned how I did not receive the help so hopefully by my FMP deadline I will have the knowledge to be able to do this. I would also like to add mobs to the map to add a sense of danger to the game. I am unsure of what mobs I would use so it is something I will think about so they can be added to a future project. Finally, I would like to add an abandoned village near the well to show life used to be in the forest and show an insight into the wisp’s lives. It would also make the map seem less empty if I added more assets to the game. These are all ideas I will try to change and add to my final project.