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OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Custom Engineered Machine Solutions
Northpointe specializes in the custom design and manufacture of automatic and semi-automatic machines, lean workstations, and continuous production systems, built to our customers’ specifications and component standards.  Our skilled engineers provide mechanical and electrical design, PLC/HMI programming and project management.  Our experience in the automotive, plastics and packaging industries gives us the knowledge necessary to automate your production/assembly processes, and maximize their output.

• Automated Workstations
  Automatic and semi-automatic machines, assembly cells and lean workstations
   
• Packaging Equipment
  Custom product or package handling systems
   
• Vision Inspection
  Cognex/DVT Vision Integrator
   
• Robot Applications
  Custom designed end effectors and material handling cells.
   
• Modular Machine Systems
  Machines designed for multiple products using interchangeable tooling
   
• Conversions and Updates
  Renew the efficiency and performance of existing equipment or convert to a new product

Custom Tooling Solutions
With a solid foundation of knowledge and experience in flexible manufacturing, Northpointe has proven capabilities in the design and manufacture of unique production tooling solutions.  Intelligent application of proven engineering principles and methods assures the highest quality parts will be produced from the first cycle and for many years to come. 

• Retrofit & Rapid Changeover Tooling
  Achieve increased flexibility and multiple product capability on existing production machines or adapt them to a new program. 
    
• Fixtures
  Machining · Inspection · Assembly · Welding
   
• Custom Inspection & Tolerance Gages

CAPABILITIES

Mechanical Engineering Design
All mechanical design is executed in 3D SolidWorks.  View, analyze and fully understand your finished tool or machine design before it is manufactured.  If necessary, or for file transfer/database compatibility, we can also work in Pro-E or 2D AutoCAD. 

Electrical Engineering Design
We design and execute the electrical systems required for our products according to our customer’s specifications and component standards. We are familiar and experienced with all major component brands.

Controls Software Programming
Both PLC and HMI programming has been performed and completed successfully on a number of platforms including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi.

CAM Programming
Our 3D CAM software quickly and accurately converts 3D part/component designs into machining programs for our CNC machine tools. Even the most complex shapes and surfaces are precisely reproduced.

Machining
Our full-service machining capacity includes both CNC and manual milling, and turning machines.

Fabrication
We can satisfy the most demanding weld requirements from heavy machine frame welding to light-duty and microwelding for tool repair.

Panel Build/Wiring
Our electrical panels are designed and built by our own skilled employees to meet NEMA, UL and customer specific standards.  All wiring is completed according to standard safe industry practices.

Assembly
Highly skilled toolmakers and machine assemblers bring the final product together.  Applying their experienced skills, they complete the final steps required to finish, test and debug a tool or machine in preparation for customer acceptance.

WHY NORTHPOINTE

Northpointe’s skilled employees, working in our fully equipped facility, contribute the engineering, programming, machining, wiring and assembly capabilities that enable us to maintain maximum control over the quality, functionality, delivery and cost of every product we manufacture.  Some of the benefits our customers most appreciate about us include:

Experience
Our management and engineering team applies decades of successful experience in the Automotive, Packaging and Plastics industries to the development of unique, application specific solutions for today’s manufacturing and process challenges.  Additionally, our trusted business partners and valued supplier network provide a number of complimentary products and services that expand our capabilities and expertise. 

Custom engineered design
Applying proven methods, components and technologies to the development of creative engineered solutions has been the key to our success.  Our objective with every product design is to leverage our experience to eliminate downtime, repair service and poor quality production.  Our efficient processes allow us to provide made-to-order products at prices comparable to standard equipment.

Project management
On large or small projects, we recognize the importance of managing a schedule, maintaining timely communications and meeting delivery requirements.  We provide weekly project status updates (including photos when appropriate), accessible through our website.  Our approach is focused on simplicity and conciseness to prevent this benefit from becoming an additional cost burden.

Attention to detail
We perform a detailed review of customer requirements and specifications.  We draw on our knowledge and experience to identify and address functional risks, operating/maintenance issues and critical tolerances, fits and finishes.  The result is a product that exceeds customer expectations in performance and appearance.

Robust quality
Viewing our gallery of specific projects provides an understanding of our design philosophy.  We emphasize rugged construction for continuous operation, ease of maintenance and ergonomic interface between operators and our products.  We don’t skimp on materials and strive to provide the highest value “per pound”.

Guarantee
We backup our actions with a guarantee that defines our commitment to our customers.