Toolmarks and Physical Fits

At Manlove Forensics our experts will undertake original comparison work and also review work already carried out to compare areas of damage with specific tools that are submitted for comparison. Examples can include damage caused to door edges when forced open or cut chain link.

As the tools used often have wear that is individual to each item, a specific mark can be left when it is used to pry, cut or otherwise damage a given surface or item. The mark left can be compared to items that have been seized and a comparison made.

Our experts also examine broken items to ascertain whether or not they may have originally fitted together as one prior to being damaged. By looking at macroscopic and microscopic features it can be possible to match surfaces in three dimensions, giving this evidence type the possibility of being conclusive when it comes to providing an opinion. Physical fits also include items such as cling film, foil and other types of wrappings as well as glass, wood and in some cases, china.

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