Brillianttm instruments are made from the highest quality forged stainless steel. forged instruments are stronger than casted instruments. orbital joint for maximum performance & durability. Superior performance over box and hex joint. IOS’s Exclusive Warranty: All instruments manufactured by IOS carry a Five-Year warranty on material, workmanship, and corrosion resis­tance. With normal maintenance and proper use, these high-quality instruments will work for years! Same as pin & ligature cutter, 25% smaller head; maximum wire size .012". TIPS: Do not cut braided ligature wires. Do not cut wires exceeding the maximum cutting capacity of the instrument. Do not cut any arch wire.