Although the sequence is subject to variation depending on the nature of loss, the sophisticated mechanical and materials engineers at Expineer Corp. always try to follow the principal stages of standard procedure for total forensic investigation and failure analysis of mechanical components and products as described below:   

• Loss investigation, visual inspection of the components, close examination of the evidence and identification of the environmental factors contributed to the failure
• Documentation of visual observations in digital images, detailed notes and measurements and the evidence is collected for further failure analysis
• Compliance of the evidence with the applicable standards, codes and regulations
• Implementation of laboratory examinations such as metallographic and fractographic examinations, microscopic observation (optical and scanning electron microscopy), non-destructive testing and field/laboratory instrumentation techniques to evaluate the chemical and mechanical properties of the metallic (steel, aluminum, brass,…), polymeric (coatings, paints, rubbers, plastics,…) and ceramic materials and determine the mode of failure and materials defects
• Application of mechanical testing or analytical solutions to analyze the forces, stresses, and strains required for development of circumstances leading to a failure
• Submission of a conclusive engineering report on the causation of failure, determination of the relevant liabilities of parties involved and providing the effective recommendations and measures to prevent recurrence of similar accidents