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Electronic File Transfer Specifications

Many of our customers prefer to transmit drawing files electronically to ensure accuracy. Our machine shop uses Feature Cam software for component drawings and CAM machine equipment file generation. Feature Cam accepts many file formats, but here's a list of files our customers commonly provide:

  • SLDPRT & SLDDRW formats (SolidWorks 3D model and 2D drawing)
  • STEP and STP format (generic 3D model)
  • SAT format (AutoCAD 3D model)
  • PRT # format (Pro/Engineer 3D part file)
  • DRW format (Pro/Engineer drawing file)
  • ASM format (Pro/Engineer assembly file)
  • DXF format (generic 3D AutoCAD or 2D AutoCAD drawing with views)
  • IGES & IGS format (generic CAD format)
  • DWG format

FTP: (preferred) Files may be uploaded using any web browser to our FTP center. Go there using this link: ftp://ftp.collinsmanufacturing.com

Email: Files may be supplied via e-mail by attaching them to messages sent to our email address of files@collinsmanufacturing.com

Product Development Assistance

Early involvement in your product design can yield both quality improvements and enhance the functionality of your components. Recommendations can be made to potentially improve manufacturability and, in return, reduce the cost. Optimization of materials and reduction of unnecessary operations are often enough to gain a competitive edge on your competition. Let us help you find those opportunities.