soldering gun

Electric tool that is more powerful than a soldering iron; it uses finishing metal with a low melting point, such as lead, to join parts.

cord sleeve

Protective casing around the cable to lessen twisting and prevent wear.

housing

Case enclosing and protecting the device’s mechanism.

pistol grip handle

Part shaped like a pistol grip so the wrist remains straight while holding the tool.

on-off switch

heating element

Electrical resistor that quickly heats the tip.

tip

Metal part forming the end of the gun, used to heat a solder.

solder

Metal wire that, by fusing over a joint, joins two parts.

soldering iron

Electric tool with a tip for heating a solder, used to join parts that can take only weak mechanical pressure.