Experienced fitters

Construction mechanics with many years of experience in heavy steel manufacturing.

Jig building expertise

Tailored welding and assembly jigs ensure dimensional accuracy and distortion control.

Integrated with welding

Joined components pass directly into welding — MAG and submerged-arc certified, TIG by qualified welders.

Steel · Hardox · stainless

Structural steel, fine-grain structural steel to S1100, Hardox 400/500 and stainless steel 1.4301/1.4571.

Contract manufacturing, no minimum order

Single parts, assemblies, prototypes and small series are all manufactured alike.

EXC3 & ISO 9001

Certified execution of load-bearing steel components with internal quality assurance and NDT on request.

Structural Steel Fitting in Contract Manufacturing

Structural steel fitting forms the craft foundation for the production of mechanical assemblies and steel structures. At Bock Maschinenbau this covers cutting, drilling, thread tapping, deburring and the precise fitting of steel parts to drawing.

Our construction mechanics and fitters work directly with machining, welding and steel fabrication – all trades under one roof. This allows short routes and efficient contract manufacturing even for small quantities and single parts from batch size 1.

Materials: structural steel S235 to S355, fine-grain structural steel, Hardox, stainless steel 1.4301/1.4571 and special alloys. Components from a few kilograms up to 50 tonnes are safely handled and positioned with the 2×25 t overhead travelling crane.

Metal fitter for steel fitting, jig building and contract manufacturing in steel construction at Bock Maschinenbau Lorch

Jig Building for Special Purpose Machinery and Steel Fabrication

Jig building covers the design and manufacture of clamping, welding and assembly aids for dimensionally accurate work. Welding jigs ensure the reproducibility of component positions and reduce reject rates in series production.

Bock manufactures welding jigs, assembly gauges, grippers and special fixtures to customer specification. Re-clamping fixtures for the handling of heavy steel parts as well as inspection gauges for quality assurance are also part of the contract manufacturing scope.

Structural steel fitting and jig building at Bock are integrated directly into the manufacturing chain: cutting, flame cutting, welding, blasting and painting from a single source. On-time delivery – single parts and small series to customer requirements.

Cylinder and large pipe in manufacturing and assembly for custom machinery and steel construction at Bock Maschinenbau GmbH Lorch

Materials for Steel Fitting

Steel fitting and assembly at Bock cover all common structural and special steels:

  • Structural steel S235, S355 – Standard structural steel
  • Fine-grained structural steel up to S1100 – high-strength, weldable
  • Hardox 400 / 500 – wear-resistant steel for high-stress components
  • Stainless steel 1.4301, 1.4571 – corrosion-resistant
  • Special steels to drawing and customer specification

Material certificates and full material traceability are provided on request or in line with project requirements.

Industrial mechanic in metal fabrication deburring and grinding steel plate with an angle grinder at Bock Maschinenbau

Typical Applications

Steel fitting and jig building at Bock are used for:

  • Assembly of crane jibs, frames and load-bearing steel structures
  • Tacking and welding jigs for long girders and profiles
  • Assembly of pipe systems and structural connections
  • Precise joining and positioning of heavy assemblies prior to final welding

Joined components pass directly into welding within the same facility — MAG and submerged-arc certified, TIG by qualified welders.

Industrial dryer in custom size made from steel construction during assembly at Bock Maschinenbau

Impressions from steel fitting and jig building

Views: hand-finishing inside a rolled XXL shell course on the welding turning rolls – and the same component twice, the drum shell before assembly with its turned outer surface, drilled hole pattern and flange bolt circle, and after assembly and painting, completed with ring gear, bearing pedestal and base plate. Plus a welded pipe bend assembly with a flange ring, built from rolled segments.

Steel Fitting at Bock – Your Advantages

Bock Maschinenbau offers steel fitting and jig building as part of a complete manufacturing process:

Certified welding fabricator contract manufacturer with industrial mechanic and welder expertise at Bock Maschinenbau GmbH Lorch
Experienced fitters
Construction mechanics and fitters with many years of experience in heavy steel manufacturing.
Jig building expertise
Tailored welding and assembly jigs ensure dimensional accuracy and distortion control on complex assemblies.
Integrated with welding
Joined components pass directly into welding, all trades under one roof – MAG and submerged-arc certified, TIG by qualified welders.
Contract manufacturing without minimum quantities
Single parts, assemblies, prototypes and small series are manufactured alike.
DIN EN 1090-2 EXC3 & ISO 9001
Certified execution of load-bearing steel components with internal quality assurance and NDT records on request.
On-time delivery
Delivery ex works Lorch or carriage paid with reliable deadlines, transparent communication and short response times for changes.

Companies from the Ostalbkreis, the Stuttgart area and the DACH region outsource metalworking, fixture-building and assembly work to us – all trades under one roof in Lorch.

Frequently asked questions about steel fitting and jig building

Which work steps does steel fitting in contract manufacturing cover?

Steel fitting at Bock Maschinenbau covers cutting, drilling, tapping, deburring and the precise fitting of steel parts to drawing. This includes the precise joining and positioning of heavy assemblies before final welding, as well as tacking and welding jigs for long girders and profiles. Single parts, assemblies, prototypes and small series are manufactured from batch size 1.

Which fixtures are built in contract jig building?

Bock designs and manufactures clamping, welding and assembly aids to customer specification: welding jigs, assembly gauges, grippers and special fixtures, re-clamping fixtures for handling heavy steel parts, and inspection gauges for quality assurance.

Are the joined parts welded in the same company after the steel fitting work?

Yes. Joined components pass directly into welding in the same company; cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, welding, blasting and painting are integrated with the steel fitting work into one production chain.

For which catchment area are steel fitting and jig building undertaken?

Bock undertakes steel fitting, jig building and assembly work at the Lorch plant for companies from the Ostalbkreis, the Stuttgart area and the DACH region. Delivery is ex works Lorch or carriage paid.

Structural Metalworker / Fitter (m/f/d)

Open position

Structural Metalworker / Fitter (m/f/d) — As a Structural Metalworker or Fitter (m/f/d), you will carry out fitting and assembly tasks on steel assemblies and special-purpose machinery structures at our site in 73547 Lorch, near Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg.

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Mechanical engineering in the Stuttgart region – metalwork and fixture construction in contract manufacturing
Mechanical engineering in the Stuttgart region – metalwork and fixture construction in contract manufacturing

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Your contacts
Alexander Schulz, Technical Sales, Bock Maschinenbau GmbH Lorch

Alexander Schulz

Technical Sales

For new enquiries, quotations and technical questions on the feasibility of your project.

Jochen Hack, Technical Sales, Bock Maschinenbau GmbH Lorch

Jochen Hack

Technical Sales

For new enquiries, quotations and technical questions on the feasibility of your project.