pityökaluaineen
Pityökaluaineen, a Finnish term, translates to "tool material" or "tooling material" in English. It refers to the substance or substances used in the creation of tools. This encompasses a wide range of materials, depending on the intended application and properties required of the tool. Traditionally, materials like stone, bone, and wood were primary pityökaluaineen. The development of metallurgy led to the widespread use of metals such as copper, bronze, iron, and steel for toolmaking, offering greater durability and functionality.
Modern pityökaluaineen includes advanced materials like ceramics, carbides (such as tungsten carbide), and high-performance polymers. The