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Dremel Moto-Tool is the name given to Rotary Tool s developed by Albert J. Dremel, who founded the Dremel Company in 1932. The company was, and still is, located in Racine, Wisconsin . In 1993 it was purchased by Robert Bosch GmbH , and today it is a division of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation . They are extremely versatile tools and are used extensively by Model makers, hobbyists, and Do-it-yourselfers . Similar tools (for example, those sold by Sears under their Craftsman brand) are also sometimes colloquially called Dremels (in an example of a Genericized Trademark ). It is also worth noting that some Sears Craftsman rotary tools are actually manufactured by Dremel, and are component-identical to various Dremel models, the only difference is a label. Specifically, any Sears tool with a model number beginning with 572, as in '''572'''.610530 is actually a re-labeled Dremel. The Dremel tool rotates a bit held at high speed; the bit is held in a Collet . Variable-speed versions may cover a range of 5,000–35,000 RPM . By inserting an appropriate bit (or Burr ) the tool can perform drilling, grinding, sharpening, cutting, cleaning, polishing, sanding, routing, carving and engraving. Both cordless battery-powered and corded models are available. Recent additions to the line of Dremel options include a miniature Planer attachment and a Saber Saw attachment that lets the Dremel act much like a small Reciprocating Saw . In 1998 a competitor brought an alternative to the European market. Since this time, Dremel have lost their dominant position in the European market. As a result, Skil who is part of the same mother company as Dremel, came with a cheaper alternative for Dremel to gain market share again in the European market. They may be likened to the Pneumatic Die Grinder s used in the Metalworking industry by tool or Moldmaker s. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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