--- title: "AI for Metalwork & Locksmiths | KraftHub" description: "AI assistant for metalwork: quotes for railings & gates from a description, dimensions from the design PDF, WPK photo docs. In English, GDPR-compliant." canonical: https://www.krafthub.ai/en/ki-assistent/metallbau lang: de generated: 2026-09-20T15:39:27.592Z --- Your AI assistant # AI for Metalwork & Locksmiths Create quotes for railings, gates and steelwork from a description, read dimensions from design drawings and document welds for the WPK. ## What is AI software for metalworkers and locksmiths? AI software for metalworkers and locksmiths takes on the office work in the metal trade — from quotes for railings and gates to WPK documentation. With the KraftHub AI assistant you describe the component, and the AI costs material, labour time and markups. Create a quote now Test 2 weeks for free. No credit card required • No cancellation needed ### Built for your trade - ✓Quote for railings & gates - ✓Dimensions from the design PDF - ✓WPK docs by photo (EN 1090) [Find your AI use cases](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/features/ai-functionalities?industry=metallbau_schlosserarbeiten) ![](https://www.krafthub.ai/icon.png)krafthub.aiSee how AI helps you answer emails Your businessfour quick questions Details & appointmentthen you are through ### What do you do? Electrical Engineering Plumbing, Heating & Climate Painting & Plastering Flooring & Tile Work Renovation & Interior Construction Roofing Work Building Cleaning Garden & Landscaping Windows, Gates & Doors Masonry & Concrete Work Metalwork & Locksmithing Carpentry / Joinery Interior Decorator Stonemason & Stone Sculptor Other Back Next AI operated in the EUGDPR-compliantData in German data centresEU AI Act compliant ## Where the AI really saves you time No tech jargon — concrete tasks the KI-Geselle takes off your plate. ### Locksmith quote for railings, gates & fences from a description Describe the component — the AI quote assistant costs material, labour time and markups into a complete quote. ### Steel-beam dimensions, profiles & drill holes from a design PDF Upload the design drawing as a PDF. The AI reads out dimensions, profiles and drill holes — ready to use for costing. ### Research current steel prices (structural steel, stainless) & profiles On request the AI researches current market prices for structural steel, stainless steel and profiles and suggests them as line items. ### Similar metalwork & steel-construction quotes as a template The AI finds similar metalwork quotes from your history and reuses proven line items and prices. ### Welds & galvanising by photo for the factory production control (WPK) Photograph welds and galvanising. The AI creates a professional description for your WPK documentation per EN 1090. ✓ ### Have the bill of quantities (BoQ) checked for wrong items & gaps The AI checks your quote for completeness, finds missing items and suggests additions. How you work with the AI ## Railing made to measure 1 ### Dimensions from the plan Upload the design drawing — the AI reads out dimensions, profiles and drill holes. 2 ### Review the quote The AI researches steel prices, checks the BoQ for completeness and assembles the line items. 3 ### Send & make You send the quote. You document welds and galvanising by photo for the WPK. Not sure where AI helps you most? Ask the KI-Geselle — it finds the use cases for your business. [Find your AI use cases](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/features/ai-functionalities?industry=metallbau_schlosserarbeiten) ### Read design drawings – the AI pulls out dimensions, profiles and drill holes Upload the design drawing as a PDF – the AI recognises steel beams, profiles and drill holes and takes the dimensions over automatically for your metalwork costing. - ✓Recognises steel beams, profiles and drilling patterns - ✓Finds dimensions even in multi-page design drawings - ✓Adds the values to the quote with one click ## Frequently asked questions about AI software for metalwork & locksmiths **What is AI software for metalworkers and locksmiths?** AI software for metalworkers and locksmiths takes on the office work in the metal trade — from quotes for railings and gates to WPK documentation. With the KraftHub AI assistant you describe the component, and the AI costs material, labour time and markups. **How does the AI read dimensions from a design drawing?** You upload the design drawing as a PDF, and the AI reads out steel-beam dimensions, profiles and drill holes. You use these values directly for costing, without typing them in. **How does KraftHub create a quote for railings or gates?** You describe the component, and the AI quote assistant costs material and labour time into a complete quote. On request the AI researches current steel prices for structural steel, stainless steel and profiles. **Does the AI help with WPK documentation per EN 1090?** Yes, you photograph welds and galvanising, and the AI creates a professional description for your factory production control (WPK) per EN 1090. That way you document to standard directly from the site or the workshop. **Can the AI check a bill of quantities for gaps?** Yes, the AI checks your quote or bill of quantities for completeness, finds missing items and suggests additions. It uses similar steel-construction quotes from your history as a template. **Is my data stored securely?** Yes, your quotes, drawings and customer data are stored GDPR-compliant in German data centres. KraftHub is operated in the EU and complies with the EU AI Act. Switching from another system ## Your data comes with you. Projects, quotes, invoices, customers, prices, site photos and work reports from your old trade software — €1,199 flat, free from many systems until 31.12.2026. [What does your switch cost?](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/features/datenmigration) ## See the KI-Geselle for metalworkers live 15 minutes, free and non-binding. We show you on your own job how fast the quote is ready. Create a quote now Book a demo [Create a quote now](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/ki-angebots-erstellung-handwerker?industry=metallbau_schlosserarbeiten)