Most soldering irons has its  replaceable part known as a soldering tip. There are many variations of this tip and they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Each tip is used for a specific purpose and offers a distinct advantage over another. The most common tips you use in electronics projects are the conical tip and the chisel tip.

• Conical Tip Used in precision electronics soldering because of the fine tip. Because of its pointed end, it’s able to deliver heat to smaller areas without affecting its surroundings.

• Chisel Tip This tip is well-suited to soldering wires or other larger components because of its broad flat tip.