TPU Flexible Pipe Coupling Generator
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Description
Parametric Flexible Pipe Coupling (Supportless)
Connect pipes of equal or varying diameters effortlessly with this fully customizable, watertight flexible coupling. Designed to be secured with standard single-screw hose clamps, this model features mathematically calculated 45-degree chamfered grooves, ensuring a 100% support-free printing experience.
Customization via Built-in Configurator
Using the portal's built-in configurator, you have total control over the model's geometry to fit your exact application. You can easily adjust:
- Inner diameters (top and bottom) to create straight connections or custom reducers.
- Total length and wall thickness of the coupling.
- Clamp groove dimensions, including width, inset depth, and distance from the edge.
- Resolution for a smoother or lower-poly surface finish.
Recommended Print Settings (Watertight TPU)
To ensure a completely leak-proof and durable part, print using a flexible filament (e.g., TPU 95A or softer) and apply these specific slicer settings:
- Wall Loops/Perimeters: 3 to 4 walls minimum. Thick walls are the most critical factor for preventing water permeation.
- Top/Bottom Shells: 5+ layers to ensure solid caps.
- Infill: 100% (or 99% aligned rectilinear) to eliminate internal voids where water could travel.
- Flow Rate (Extrusion Multiplier): 105% to 110%. Over-extruding slightly forces material into micro-gaps for a perfect seal.
- Layer Height: 0.16mm to 0.20mm for optimal layer fusion.
- Seam Position: Aligned on the outer perimeter, strictly away from the internal sealing surfaces.
- Cooling Fan: Reduce speed (or turn off) to maximize layer-to-layer bonding.
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.






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