Crane Engineering functions much like a well-equipped medical clinic. A new patient (client) generally meets with a staff doctor (consulting engineer) who will carefully listen to the patient's needs (a description of the problem). The doctor personally performs or orders any tests that might be required to ultimately solve the problem. If further consultation with specialists is deemed necessary, the clinic doctor identifies them and they are brought in. When all work is completed, the clinic maintains a detailed file documenting all work performed.

Without a doubt, however, the most critical step is the first step: defining your technical question or problem – your needs. Because even if you think your problem is defined, it may not be. That's where Crane Engineering can make a difference. Our consulting engineers have the insight to ask detailed questions and delve into what may be causing the "symptoms." Arriving at the correct analysis of a problem might require incident investigation; metallurgical, chemical and mechanical analyses; or related microscopy and laboratory services – all available from highly trained and experienced professionals at Crane Engineering.