Hakko soldering iron tips are shaped from a copper bar then coated with protective iron plating. The plating is thick for long-life yet exhibits excellent heat conductivity for more efficient thermal recovery. The Hakko 980-T-D is a chisel shape tip for the Hakko 980/981 PRESTO soldering irons. This tip can be used for the most general soldering applications. For best performance, always use authentic Hakko soldering iron tips with Hakko soldering equipment.