TPS SYSTEMS
Poka-Yoke - Error Proofing Machines and Human Processes & Proc. Step Indication
Jidoka - Identify errors and stop processes to prevent propagation.
JIT - Just-In-Time Pull System Signaling
Chinook Addition
** Down-Time Reduction Systems **
REAL-TIME SCHEDULING
- Change Unit Production Order
- Modify Build Options by unit
- In Real-Time from office to floor
- Respond instantly to ever changing conditions and redirect your plant
--- Let Chinook show you how ---
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Controls & Safety Systems for Machines and Processes
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCTIVITY SYSTEMS
PLC Systems
PC Based Control
Motion
Control
VFDs
Variable
Frequency
Drives
Operator
Workstations
INFORMATION DISPLAY
Advanced Audio / Video
Control Panel
Motor Control &
Relay Logic
Design & Construction
Machine Safety
Retrofit Existing Equipment
Safety System Design
Affect on Task Time Minimized
Safety System Audits
Annual Audits of Existing Systems
Wear, Tampering & Performance
Check Configuration to Code
Hazard Assessments
Asses Machines per OSHA standards.
Determine Hazard Points & Ratings
Recommendation for type of Safety System
Area Safety
Hazardous Area Protection
Entry/Exit Control
Full Area personnel detection
When a problem goes beyond a mechanical breakdown, and the expertise of your maintenance staff, we will find the failure. Call for Chinook's Emergency Services.
... Electrical Mystery?
... Is it the Software?
Our team has over 18 years experience designing and implementing systems in a TPS
(Toyota Production System) environment. Let us help you save time, resources and money.
... Machine Down?
Machine & Control System
Troubleshooting
available in the greater Seattle Area
INSPECTION SYSTEMS
Don't let mistakes and faults propagate !!
Make It
Protect It
Fix It
Improve It
Check It
From simple presence sensing to high speed Vision systems, Chinook can support your Inspection System needs.
Check for metal... Perform complex tolerance inspection on many units per second... Automate rejection processes... Inspection systems are as varied as the products inspected. We can help you design one that reduces waist at a reasonable cost. Typically the ROI on Inspection Systems is very short
We specialize in wiring testers for control boxes on OEM equipment.
Toyota Production System
Chinook Automation Engineering LLC, Maple Valley, WA WWW.ChinookAE.Com
SIGNALLING & DATA TRACKING
Andon Systems - Production Flow Timing and Incident Signaling
Data Displays - From simple clocks to Integrated Video displays and projection, provide any information on the Plant Floor - Real Time
Info Tracking - Balance workloads with task time tracking. Prioritize improvements with fault & call tracking Information is the key to improvement & efficiency
Status - Make plant information available on any Network PC
Palm PC Link - Make any Information available in your hand. Control processes, edit build orders & schedules, receive alerts, enter incident notes and much more.
All from a Palm PC
Bar Code Tracking Systems - Track parts, build options, tasks, material handling, critical issues ...and much more with Bar Codes.
RFID Tracking Systems - The ability of bar codes with no manual actions. Items are automatically tracked when they enter range of a receiver.
RFID Data Systems - Automatically write information to the RF Tag and track data with the item. Anything from options to delivery info can be set and tracked on the tag.
RFID Location Systems - Track the location of items or count items in a given area instantly. Security configurations also available.
PLC & PC Based
Motion Control
Down-Time Reduction
MMI Design
Control Panels
Safety System Audits
Area Safety
Machine Safety
Hazard Assessments
Andon Systems
Real-Time Scheduling
Poka-Yoke
Line Data Tracking and Access
Visual Inspection
Wiring Testing
Pres./Abs. Verification
