One mistranslated verb in an equipment manual can mean one more unplanned stoppage. Etrans translates operating manuals, drawing callouts, spare parts lists and safety procedures for machine tools, automated lines, construction equipment and component suppliers.
Technical materials from Siemens, Bosch, Caterpillar, ABB and TRUMPF put executability first: steps in the imperative, torque and tolerance as number plus unit, safety instructions ranked by severity. If a "must" becomes a "should", risk has quietly been rewritten.
Mechanical documentation is also layout-heavy: drawing callouts, item numbers, exploded views and tables spanning pages. Beyond translation we run a separate layout and numbering check so that "Figure 3-2, item 17" still points to the same part as in the source.
Note: Etrans regularly handles document translation projects involving the international brands named above and is familiar with their terminology and layout conventions. Brand names describe document types and project context; they do not imply endorsement or authorisation by the brand owner.
Must, never and should signal different risk levels in a manual. We build an imperative verb table, apply it throughout and have an editor recheck it.
Callouts often allow only a few characters. We supply short renderings and keep the full name in the legend or glossary.
Word text, Excel parts lists, CAD drawings and PDF certification files coexist in one project and must be aligned against one glossary before delivery.
Two representative assignments from completed work in this field, with the scale, language direction and deliverables involved, so you can compare them with your own files.
Three manuals plus 46 drawings and a spare parts list, with numbering mapped exactly to the original.
Only revised chapters translated, but older sections affected by terminology changes also corrected.
Note: These are representative assignments drawn from completed work. Volumes, language directions and turnaround are given at project level; some file details and contact information are withheld under confidentiality undertakings.
A short sample of terms that often need a fixed rendering in this field. Project glossaries are agreed with the client before bulk translation.
| Source term | Common Chinese rendering |
|---|---|
| lockout / tagout | 上锁挂牌 |
| tolerance | 公差 |
| torque | 扭矩 |
| bill of materials | 物料清单 |
| preventive maintenance | 预防性维护 |
| declaration of conformity | 符合性声明 |
Send the source files, target languages, intended use and deadline. Screenshots or reference materials help where context is thin.
A clear price and turnaround within 30 minutes. Core terms and proper nouns are agreed before bulk translation begins.
A subject-matter linguist translates, an editor checks terminology, and a final reviewer checks figures, tags and formatting.
Files are delivered in the required format and layout, with a glossary and free revisions until the agreed quality is met.
Each topic page lists the materials we handle, the terminology pitfalls, project cases we have delivered and frequently asked questions. Select the field closest to your documents.
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