Mechanical drawings play a pivotal role in the machinery manufacturing industry. Although they contain limited text, their translation difficulty is considerable, mainly due to the abundance of specialized terminology they contain. Artlangs Translation Company has long been committed to providing professional drawing translation services for machinery manufacturing enterprises and design units, accumulating rich experience in this field. If you have a need for mechanical drawing translation, Artlangs Translation may be a good choice. Below, we will briefly introduce Artlangs' pricing for mechanical drawing translation and the basis for its quotation.

　　I. Language and Pricing

　　The primary factor influencing the price of mechanical drawing translation is the language. For common languages like English, due to their high prevalence and abundant translation resources, the price is relatively low. According to Artlangs Translation's quotation, the starting price for English translation is 200 yuan per 1,000 characters, but the specific price will also be affected by multiple factors such as the document's professionalism and delivery time. For languages like Japanese and Korean, due to their higher translation difficulty and fewer resources, the price is slightly higher, around 220 yuan per 1,000 characters.

　　For less common languages such as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Arabic, prices are naturally higher due to the scarcity of translators and increased difficulty. Translation prices for these languages are usually above 300 yuan per 1,000 characters. For even more niche languages such as Thai, Turkish, Hungarian, Vietnamese, etc., prices may reach 500 yuan per 1,000 characters or even higher.

　　II. Professionalism and Pricing

　　Mechanical drawings are highly specialized and involve numerous technical terms and details. Therefore, the professionalism of the document is also an important factor determining the translation price. Documents in the mechanical field can be roughly divided into two categories: general and professional.

　　General-level documents, such as simple introductions to engineering machinery products, contain fewer professional terms and have lower translation difficulty, resulting in lower prices, usually around 150 yuan per 1,000 characters. On the other hand, professional-level documents, such as technical documents, operation manuals, and engineering drawings, require translators to possess deep professional knowledge and extensive experience to ensure accurate translation of specialized terminology, thus commanding higher prices, potentially reaching 300 yuan per 1,000 characters or more.

　　III. Delivery Time and Pricing

　　Delivery time is also an important factor affecting the price of mechanical drawing translation. If clients require rush translation, translation companies must complete the task within a short period, increasing the workload and pressure on translators, and therefore increasing the cost accordingly.

　　Taking Artlangs Translation as an example, for translation projects normally completed within a week, if clients request completion within 2-3 days, the translation company may charge an additional 30%-50% for rush service. Therefore, when selecting translation services, clients should fully consider their time needs and reasonably arrange the translation schedule to avoid unnecessary rush fees.

　　IV. Other Factors Affecting Price

　　In addition to the above factors, there are other factors that can influence the price of mechanical drawing translation. For instance, larger word counts may result in discounted unit prices as translation companies can reduce costs by optimizing processes and improving efficiency when handling larger projects. Furthermore, if the document format is complex, containing drawings, tables, typesetting, etc., additional fees may be charged as appropriate.