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værktøjs

Værktøj, or tools, refers to implements used to perform tasks across crafts, construction, repair, and manufacturing. The term covers a wide range of devices, from simple handheld instruments to power-driven machines. In Danish usage, værktøj is the general term; værktøjs appears as a prefix in compounds such as værktøjsfremstilling (toolmaking) or værktøjsindustrien (the tooling industry). For several tools, the plural is værktøjer, and a set of tools is et værktøjssæt or et sæt værktøj.

Tools are commonly categorized by function and power source. Hand tools include hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, and

Design and materials emphasize durability, safety, and ergonomics. Common materials include high-carbon steel, alloy steels, carbide

History and development show a progression from stone and bone implements to bronze and iron tools, the

See also: hand tool, power tool, toolmaking, tooling industry, safety equipment.

pliers.
Power
tools
encompass
drills,
saws,
grinders,
and
sanders.
Measuring
and
marking
tools
cover
calipers,
micrometers,
rulers,
squares,
and
gauges.
Cutting
tools,
fastening
tools,
and
precision
tools
such
as
go/no-go
gauges
and
tuning
instruments
are
also
essential
in
many
trades.
Tools
are
used
across
industries,
from
carpentry
and
metalworking
to
electronics
and
automotive
repair.
for
cutting
edges,
and
plastics
or
composites
for
handles
and
housings.
Tools
often
incorporate
safety
features,
standardized
grips,
and
interchangeability
of
parts
to
extend
life
and
reduce
user
fatigue.
rise
of
machine
tools
in
the
Industrial
Revolution,
and
the
modern
era
of
CNC
machining
and
digital
fabrication.
Ongoing
innovations
focus
on
accuracy,
efficiency,
modularity,
and
safer
operation.