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"How much is the price of a K-type horizontal inquiry machine" is the most frequently asked sentence in QUNMAO's quotation consultation, but it is also the most difficult question to answer directly with a number. The reason is very simple: it is also called K-type horizontal inquiry machine. The screen size, motherboard specifications, shell material and number of functional modules may be completely different, and the quotation is naturally not in the same interval. As a long-term manufacturer of such equipment, we prefer to split the question of "how much is the K-type horizontal inquiry machine" into "what configuration do you need" and then give the corresponding price logic, rather than throwing a general starting price to attract inquiry. If you don't know the basic structure and standard form of the K-type horizontal inquiry machine, it is recommended to look at it first.K-type horizontal inquiry machine product detailsThis article will assume that you already know what it looks like, focusing on "how the price is calculated".
This article will be expanded according to the actual logical order of quotation: first look at the hierarchical mode of price range, then disassemble which cost modules are included in a quotation sheet, then explain clearly which factors will push the price up or down, remind common low price traps, and finally teach you how to read the quotation sheet and how to prepare the inquiry information completely so as to get a truly comparable quotation, instead of several scenarios that look like different numbers but are configured completely differently.
Before there is no clear configuration, any single number cannot accurately answer the question of the price of the K-type horizontal inquiry machine. A more reasonable approach is to draw a relative interval according to "size gear x configuration gear" so that you can first judge where your demand falls roughly in the price band before entering the detailed quotation link.
| Configuration gear | Screen and Motherboard | Shell and Structure | Functional module | Price Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Started Configuration | Standard resolution touch screen, consumer motherboard | Standard size cold-rolled steel housing, standard spray | Basic query software, no external module | Relatively low |
| Standard configuration | Medium and high resolution touch screen, industrial control level motherboard | Standard or mild non-standard enclosure, standard degree of protection | Query software 1-2 external modules (such as printing or scanning code) | Medium |
| High with custom | Large size high bright screen, industrial control level motherboard, custom interface | Non-standard dimension/inclined angle, enhanced protection grade | Multi-module integrated customized software system | relatively high |
What needs to be reminded is that this table gives the "relative position", not the specific amount, because the prices of materials of different brands and different origins in the same gear also fluctuate. If you have already decided to take the non-standard custom route, you can refer directly to it.K-type horizontal inquiry machine customization processIn this article, first understand which parameters will be locked in by customization, and then look back at the quotation, it will be easier to understand why the price fluctuates. The screen size and configuration selection logic can also be referredK-type horizontal inquiry machine screen size and configuration how to chooseThis will directly affect which gear you fall on the table.
A K-type horizontal inquiry machine quotation is essentially the result of the superposition of five types of cost modules. When explaining the quotation to the customer, QUNMAO usually takes it apart item by item in this order, instead of throwing a total price directly:
Size, resolution, brightness, and touch mode (infrared/capacitive) together determine the cost share of this item, which is usually the heavier part of the overall cost.
The difference in stability and service life between industrial-grade motherboards and consumer-grade motherboards is directly reflected in the price difference, which is also the most easily "simplified description" item in the quotation.
The thickness of sheet metal, spraying/drawing process, and non-standard dimensions (e. g. customized bevel angle) determine the processing and mold opening costs of structural parts.
External modules such as printers, code scanning guns, card readers, etc. are on-demand overlay items. The more modules, the more hardware costs and the workload of the joint debugging will increase simultaneously.
Standard query software and custom UI, docking customer business background software development workload is very different, this part of the cost is easy to compress the quotation of the supplier directly omitted.
In addition to the above five cost modules themselves, there are several variables that will make the quotation of two machines with the same configuration list different, which is often ignored by customers in the inquiry process:
When QUNMAO's engineering team explains the difference in quotations to customers, it usually compares this list one by one to help customers determine "what exactly did the extra budget buy", rather than simply saying "we are more expensive because of better quality.
In the comparison of the price range of the horizontal inquiry machine, the most easy to step on the pit is the "total price is significantly lower than the peer" quotation, this kind of quotation is usually not because of higher efficiency, but in several key components to do the replacement:
Using recycled and refurbished screens or motherboards as brand-new materials will function normally in the short term, but the service life and stability will be significantly lower than that of brand-new industrial control components, and the source of materials is usually not actively indicated on the quotation.
The price of consumer-grade motherboards is lower, but in public places with long-term continuous operation, dust and temperature and humidity fluctuations, the failure rate is usually higher, and this kind of difference is difficult to see from the line of "motherboard" in the quotation.
Reducing the thickness of the sheet metal or simplifying the internal reinforcement structure can reduce the cost without significantly affecting the appearance, but it will affect the long-term stability and safety of the whole machine.
The method of identifying these problems is not complicated: actively ask the brand and model of the screen and motherboard, and ask the supplier to provide the corresponding material parameters or testing information, rather than just look at the total price figures on the quotation. QUNMAO will take the initiative to list the motherboard brand model and screen specifications when quoting, which is part of our factory's material traceability system, and customers can verify it accordingly without unilaterally believing that "we use good materials.
The cost of a single unit includes a portion of fixed costs that are not related to quantity (e. g. tooling and proofing fees for non-standard structures), which are gradually diluted as the quantity purchased increases, so ladder pricing usually follows the following logic:
| Procurement scale | Degree of dilution of fixed costs | Direction of influence on unit price |
|---|---|---|
| Small batch/proofing level quantity | Tooling and proofing costs are concentrated and borne by a small number of units. | unit price is relatively high |
| Medium batch | Fixed costs are diluted by more units. | Unit price gradually decreased |
| High-volume/long-term OEM cooperation | The proportion of fixed costs has been significantly reduced and the bargaining space for material procurement has increased. | unit price is relatively optimal |
It should be noted that the specific steps and ranges of the ladder price vary depending on the configuration and customization depth, and here is the pricing logic framework, and the specific figures need to be accounted for separately in conjunction with the actual configuration list, rather than applying a generic discount table.
After getting a quote, the key to judging whether it is "comparable" is not to look at the total price, but to see if it has written the key information clearly. A canonical horizontal inquiry machine quotation, which should normally contain the following fields:
| Field | Function |
|---|---|
| Complete machine model and size | Confirm whether it is a standard form or non-standard customization |
| Screen parameters (size/resolution/brightness) | Check whether it matches the requirements and avoid "low allocation pretending to be standard" |
| Motherboard brand and model | Judging whether it is industrial control grade or consumer grade |
| Shell material and process | Verify sheet metal thickness, painting or drawing process |
| Function Module List | Check whether the quotation includes all required external modules |
| Warranty Terms | Clarify the warranty period of the whole machine and each component |
| Delivery period | Determine whether it is in line with the actual project schedule in combination with the purchase volume. |
If the quotation lacks key fields such as motherboard model and screen parameters, it is usually necessary to actively request supplement, instead of defaulting to the mainstream specifications of the industry. To find out whether the overall price composition logic of the self-service terminal is consistent with the K-type horizontal query machine, you can also referHow much is the price of a self-service terminalIn this article, the two quote dismantling methods are basically the same.
The most common problem in the inquiry process is that the information is incomplete, resulting in suppliers can only be estimated according to the "general configuration", and the quotation naturally lacks reference value. QUNMAO recommends that customers prepare the following information clearly before making an inquiry:
Providing this list to the supplier at one time usually results in a relatively accurate quotation for the horizontal query all-in-one machine in the first round, without the need to add information back and forth and repeatedly modify the quotation. This is also the industry price band experience that QUNMAO has summed up in many years of quotation consultation-the completeness of information directly determines the accuracy of the quotation.
To make the "configuration determines price" thing more intuitive, here are a few typical deployment scenarios (rather than specific customer names and amounts) to illustrate the correspondence between configuration combinations and price positioning:
Standard size screen, industrial control grade motherboard, no external module, belongs to the standard configuration range, the price positioning is medium, the delivery period is relatively short.
On the basis of the standard configuration, print module and custom UI are added, which is a standard high configuration and the price positioning is medium to high.
Non-standard height, large-size screen, multi-module integration, customized software docking background system, belongs to high-end customization, the price positioning is relatively high, the delivery period is correspondingly longer.
If you are concerned about whether there is any difference in the price logic of the same series of L-type horizontal inquiry machines, you can referL type horizontal inquiry machine priceIn this article, the two are structurally different, and the modules for quote disassembly are basically the same, but the cost ratio of the shell and structural complexity will be different.
The price difference mainly comes from the combination of screen parameters, motherboard specifications (industrial control grade/consumer grade), shell structure complexity, number of functional modules and customization depth, which is also called "K-type horizontal inquiry machine". The configuration list is completely different, and the quotation is naturally not in the same range. It is suggested to clarify your actual needs before comparing the quotations instead of just looking at the total price figures.
It is not recommended to accept this quotation. The motherboard model directly determines the stability and service life of the whole machine, the standard quotation sheet should clearly list the motherboard brand and model, if the supplier does not take the initiative to provide, it is recommended to ask for supplement at the inquiry stage, which is one of the key information to judge whether the quotation is credible.
Small quantities or sample-level quantities are usually difficult to dilute fixed costs such as tooling and proofing, so relatively high unit prices are normal.
Tell QUNMAO's engineering team about your usage scenario, size limits, screen and module requirements, and expected purchase quantity, and we will give a quotation that clearly writes the cost of the screen, motherboard, shell, module, and software, rather than a general total price, according to the quotation in this article.
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