Parametric Easy-connect Pipe fittings
Customizable tool (Parametric pipe fittings)
Overview
This open-source parametric definition enables customizable 3D-printable Easy-Connect pipe fittings designed for distributed manufacturing. It supports fabrication with low-cost desktop-size 3D printers, enabling repairing, reuse, and maintenance through rapid customization of joint configurations. These customizable fittings support fast iteration and practical use for water and fluid management systems, allowing users to prototype and implement fluid systems more affordably and flexibly. 1
Taherzadeh Fini, A., Brooks, C.K., Romani, A., Pearce, J.M. 2024. Design, manufacturing, and economic analysis of parametric open-source 3-D printed easy-connect pipe fittings. Project repository. Available at OSF.io. DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/FQJXE
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Licenses:
- Hardware: GPL-3.0-Only (More info)
- Software: GPL-3.0-Only (More info)
- Documentation: GPL-3.0-Only (More info)
Materials and Tools
- ⚙️ CAD / Parametric modeling: OpenSCAD (parametric design) 2
- 🔩 Slicing and fabrication: PrusaSlicer 3 , Small-format Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printer.
- 📎 Materials: PLA, PETG, ASA Filaments tested for rigid parts, PETG recommended. TPE tested for flexible gaskets.
OpenScad. Available at: https://openscad.org/
PrusaSlicer. Available at: https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/
Repository website
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OSHWA Certified Open Hardware
The Customizable Pipe Fitting is an Open Source Hardware Educational Tool certified by OSHWA (Open Source Hardware Association), released under the CERN-OHL-S-2.0 (hardware and documentation) and GNU General Public License (GPL) 3.0. (software).
- ✅ Certified Open Hardware - OSHWA UID CA000069 (Certification, license, and links) 1
Western University - FAST Lab. 2025. Open-Source Customizable 3D-Printable Easy-Connect Pipe Fittings. Certification. Available at OSHWA.org. Link: https://certification.oshwa.org/ca000069.html
Publications
Abolfazl Taherzadeh Fini, Cameron K. Brooks, Alessia Romani, Anthony G. Straatman, Joshua M. Pearce*
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, vol. 9(2), 2025 Feb, p. 65