Have you just bought a soldering iron for some DIY projects but are confused about choosing between a chisel or a conical tip? Soldering is the process through which two or more objects are joined together by melting a non-ferrous metal, called a filler, into the joint. This is done using a soldering iron. The tip of the soldering iron is made of a copper core plated with iron. It is removable and reusable.

soldering iron tips types

1. Conical or B-series Tips

2. Chisel or D-series Tips

3. Knife or K-series Tips

4. Bevel or C-series Tips

5. Needle or I-series Tips

6. Specialized Tips

Soldering tips for beginners

Use a good soldering iron, preferably a cordless one, or a temperature-controlled soldering station

Don't move the joint while its cooling and don't blow on it to cool it off

Practice on scrap before starting your project

60/40 solder is recommended for beginners

Avoid using too much pressure as it may damage the tip or the board.

Apply the iron to the joint first and then the solder to the lead and allow it to spread, and watch out for dripping solder

Don't put too much solder on – "the bigger the blob, the better the job" is not true here

Tin your wires by placing a small amount of solder to the iron and then wiping it off first, then solder the connection

Turn off your soldering station or iron when you are not using it

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