How to send CAD files to Dukane

Send all data model files to Dukane at us_caddata@dukcorp.com. Be sure to include as much information as possible about the project in the e-mail: i.e. contact information, project name, material selection, file revision levels, weld performance criteria, other related project requirements, purchase order number, and most importantly your Dukane Sales representative's name. Note: if joint design information is required, a simple view of the interface between the two parts for review will improve the engineer’s response.

Data files may be compressed using WinZip or RAR.  If the compressed files are still too large to email, then please notify Scott Ernst at sernst@dukcorp.com.

Customers sending data to a download site or FTP site must provide user names and passwords with each file notification.

• Data files should include only the files that are representative to the bonding process and how they are assembled.
• Tooling Authorization Form (pdf format): In order to build tooling from CAD files a signed tooling authorization form must be received along with the purchase order. Orders can not be processed without these two pieces of information. Please fax to 630-584-1397, or email to us_caddata@dukcorp.com.

It’s an important part of the process for the Project Engineers to have all the required information in order to provide you with the best possible approach to your assembly requirements.

What happens to the file once it’s received?

• We will then burn the information onto a CD and it will be placed with the appropriate application or sales order project folder.
• The project information will then be distributed to the appropriate Project Engineer.

How do you know whom the Project Engineer is that was assigned to the project?
Who do I notify or contact to verify receipt of customer data?

• Contact Applications & Tooling department at 630-797-4930. Once you know who the Project Engineer is, please feel free to communicate with them directly.

We have the abilities to accept the following CAD files.

3D Preferred Formats

1. Pro/E (any version)
2. STEP
3. IGES
4. Parasolid

3D Alternative Formats

1. Catia V4 & V5
2. ACIS
3. Inventor
4. SDRC/Ideas
5. Solid Edge
6. Solidworks
7. Unigraphics

2D Formats

1. AutoCAD - DWG
2. DXF