American Beauty Tools, 3158X-250, 5/8" Heavy-Duty Soldering Iron, 250 Watt, 110 VACFeaturesNi-Chrome Compression Wound Heating Elements are proven to be the most reliable heating element for maintaining soldering temperature in production environments.Paragon Iron-Clad Lead-Free Soldering Iron Tips consistently outperform and outlast ordinary soldering iron tips many times over. Plug-style tip design provides for superior heat transfer and easy cleaning.Hardwood handle provides superior thermal and electrical insulating properties and durability.Modular construction allows for easy replacement of consumable parts allowing for tools to last for generations.American Beauty heavy-duty irons are ideal for heavy soldering jobs and production-line environments. Created by compression winding a special Ni-Chrome heating alloy onto a steel spool, all elements demonstrate an unsurpassed heat capacity and outstanding durability. Protective casings cut from a single block of steel are strengthened with multiple heat treatments and precision brazed for optimal strength and efficiency.Users of this product have stated that they use it for several jobs which include but are not limited to:Soldering cables & electrical harnesses for aerospace sectorBranding lettering on partsSoldering stained glass on professional level and volumeSoldering heavy leads onto PC boardSoldering stained and leaded glass solderingRepairing some airframe componentsSoldering commercial sheetmetal soldering in locations where propane and open flames are prohibited (hospitals, refineries, etc.)Soldering lead-taps on transformerSoldering required in the manufacturing of stained glass lampsRestoration of Antique ClocksMelting inserts into plastic partsSoldering copper bus for heavy-duty EV charging systemsSoldering sheet metal, joining seems in zinc countertopsSoldering on High-end Copper Lighting.