Engineering
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. |