Profile: Instrument Manufacturing Specialists produces orthodontic instruments made of high-grade stainless steel. We are equipped with meticulously maintained, computer-controlled instrument machining centers. The material composition, metal hardening process and finishing processes are consistent, verified and stringently maintained. We offer pliers and cutters. Our 15° pin & ligature cutter / 17-8000 instrument is designed to cut pin or ligature wire up to .015 diameter in hard to reach areas. Tips are relieved at 15° angle with contoured geometry. Our angled direct bond remover / 17-8344 has a long, narrow and angled tip design which allows the removal of bonded attachments safely and comfortably. The application is similar to the straight bond remover with the exception of angled tip. It provides easy access in posterior region with the option of using either in vertical or horizontal position. Our band slitter is an instrument which is designed to shear the lower anterior bands. The contact on the band is made with the cutting tips on the incisal/gingival edges of the band. Avoid any contact with tie-wings or any other auxiliary during the use of the instrument.