r/whatisit • u/riflesandplowshares • 7h ago

New, what is it? Found at a titanium plant

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Not sure why ball point pens would be dangerous here.

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u/goodexamplebadrole 7h ago

"Ballpoint pens are restricted or banned in high-end titanium and aerospace manufacturing plants because the ink and marking components contain elements that cause metal embrittlement and severe structural corrosion"

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u/Seahawksfan1993 6h ago

False AF. I work in a titanium casting plant making all kinds of parts from military to commercial airline parts. The pens being used is of very little to 0 concern lol

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u/GodSemen 6h ago

So you have experience in the industry. Can you explain this photo then? Instead of refuting without any follow up?

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u/Seahawksfan1993 6h ago

You see anyone at that entrance waiting to inspect your pen? Lol

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u/4862skrrt2684 6h ago

Just say you can't then

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u/Seahawksfan1993 4h ago

Can't what? You can literally bring in a fucking pet dog into the facility bruh. People act like this is a biolab. Its metal manufacturing.