Forensic marking examination
Examination of markings on products made of metals, polymers and other materials pursuant to a court order or to prepare a position in a case.
from RUB 70 000
MARKINGSSubstrate → application → features
Numbers · stamped marks · engraving · plates
Markings.
Features
on the surface.
Examination of markings on products made of metals, polymers and other materials: serial numbers, stamped marks, engraving, stamping, plates, nameplates, application methods and signs of alteration.
Before work begins
The marking is part of the object itself.
Photograph the marking and the entire product. Before examination, agree on cleaning, dismantling and other actions that could alter the surface.
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Main areas of marking examination
The website focuses on the specialty of examining markings on products made of metals, polymers and other materials.
Markings on metals
Examination of stamped marks, serial numbers, engraving, stamping, laser markings, plates and other markings on metal products.
from RUB 50,000
Markings on polymers
Examination of inscriptions, cast markings, embossing, laser and printed markings on plastics, rubber and polymer products.
from RUB 50,000
Markings on other materials
Examination of markings on composites, ceramics, glass, painted surfaces, plates, tags, casings, packaging and other substrates.
from RUB 55,000
Marking application method
Identification of features of the application method: stamping, engraving, laser marking, casting, printing, embossing, etching, a sticker or a plate.
from RUB 55,000
Alteration, removal or damage to markings
Examination of signs of scraping, overstamping, grinding, repainting, heat exposure, mechanical removal or alteration of markings.
from RUB 60,000
Serial numbers, stamped marks and plates
Examination of serial numbers, factory marks, information plates, nameplates, tags and product identification markings.
from RUB 55,000
Specialist opinion
A pre-trial opinion for court, an advocate, a claim or a dispute with a seller, manufacturer, service centre, supplier or insurer.
from RUB 40,000
Review of a marking expert report
Checking methodology, objects, photographic recording, completeness of examination, findings and substantiation of another expert's report.
from RUB 45,000
Expert approach
Application method, condition and signs of marking alteration
Marking examination helps examine the appearance, structure, application method, damage and possible signs of alteration of markings on products made of various materials.
Some tasks may require microscopy, magnified photography, examination of relief, surface, coating, material and traces of mechanical, thermal or chemical intervention.
- Metals:
stamped marks, numbers, engraving, stamping, laser marking, plates and nameplates. - Polymers:
cast markings, embossing, printing, laser markings and casing inscriptions. - Other materials:
composites, glass, ceramics, painted surfaces, plates and tags. - Deliverable:
specialist opinion, forensic examination, expert report review or questions for court.
Important: the expert examines the features of the marking and its alteration. Legal assessment of the product's origin, document authenticity, culpability or the elements of an offence remains with the court and competent authorities.
Pricing
Marking examination prices
| Initial telephone consultation | free for up to 15 minutes |
| Preliminary analysis of photographs and documents | from RUB 10,000 |
| Specialist opinion based on submitted materials | from RUB 40,000 |
| Examination of markings on metals | from RUB 50,000 |
| Examination of markings on polymers | from RUB 50,000 |
| Examination of markings on other materials | from RUB 55,000 |
| Determination of the marking application method | from RUB 55,000 |
| Alteration, removal or damage to markings | from RUB 60,000 |
The final cost depends on the product's material, type of marking, number of objects, need for inspection or laboratory work, number of questions and urgency.
Articles
Materials on marking examination
What marking examination is
Examination of markings on products made of metals, polymers and other materials: stamped marks, numbers, plates, engraving, embossing, printing and traces of alteration.
Markings on metal products
Stamped marks, serial numbers, stamps, engraving, laser markings, plates and signs of mechanical intervention.
Markings on polymer products
Cast markings, embossing, printed and laser markings on plastics, rubber, casings and parts.
About the expert
Andrei Viktorovich
Expert assistance with markings on products made of metals, polymers and other materials, and reviews of expert reports.
Training and experience
Professional retraining in the examination of identification markings.
Expert practice since 2020.
Object and traces
Material, application method, surface, relief, coating, damage and traces of intervention are taken into account.
Documents and photographs
The overall appearance of the product, close-up photographs of the marking, product passport, contract, receipt and production or supply documents are important.
Expert report reviews
The completeness of examination, quality of photographic recording, methodology, reasoning behind the findings and limits of the expert's competence are checked.
Consultation
Send photographs of the marking and a description of the product
Describe the object, material, marking location and task, and attach photographs, documents, questions from the court, the previous expert's report or information about the product's origin.
- markings on metals;
- markings on polymers;
- serial numbers, stamped marks and plates;
- signs of alteration, removal or damage to a marking.