My first thought is, perhaps it's corrosion, from high or excess heat, these are disposable parts after all, but what really contributes to this kind of wear, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it being so sudden or so soon?
Often I find the soldering tips in the workstation to be bent, or the end of the tip looking like it's snapped off.
What're your thoughts?
How long do tips last for you or how often do you replace them?
What do you use to take care of your soldering iron?
