Parametric Auto-Labeled INCH Hose Adapter

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It helps me keep developing practical, tested and fully parametric functional parts. Description

This is a fully parametric straight double barbed hose connector based on practical inch-size presets, with:

selectable inch hose size on both sides independent barb length on both sides independent grip level on both sides automatic engraved size identification automatic structural protection continuous internal passage

Unlike fixed-size hose joiners, this adapter allows both barbed ends to be customized independently directly in OpenSCAD / MakerWorld Customizer.

This makes it possible to create:

straight hose connectors hose-to-hose couplers same-size hose joiners reducing hose adapters inch preset hose fittings prototype hose routing parts custom workshop hose connectors

Each generated fitting automatically includes:

the selected inch hose size engraved on one hex face the selected opposite inch hose size engraved on an adjacent face a continuous internal through-hole automatic minimum wall protection automatically generated barb geometry a central hexagonal wrench / grip section

The labels update automatically whenever the Customizer parameters are changed.

This makes every printed fitting immediately identifiable without manually adding text, renaming the model or measuring the part after printing.

The model is designed to connect two flexible rubber, silicone or soft PVC hoses.

It combines four main functional features:

a parametric barbed hose connection on side 1 a parametric barbed hose connection on side 2 a central hexagonal section automatic engraved inch-size identification

This is the Inch Preset Version of the model.

The user selects practical inch hose presets, while the internal geometry is generated in millimeters for accurate OpenSCAD / MakerWorld Customizer operation.

The remaining technical dimensions are calculated automatically, including:

barb diameter barb height number of barbs barb spacing internal passage minimum wall thickness minimum hexagonal size engraved inch hose labels overall connector length

The complete adapter maintains a minimum radial wall thickness of 1.8 mm beneath the barb roots and across the central body.

If the selected dimensions require a larger external body, the generator automatically adjusts the geometry to preserve the required structural thickness.

Main Unique Features

Independent Inch Preset Double Barbed Ends

Both hose sides are independently adjustable using inch-size presets.

This allows the same model to generate:

same-size inch hose connectors inch hose reducers compact hose joiners long-grip hose connectors soft-hose adapters custom workshop fittings

Example:

1/4" → 1/4" 3/8" → 1/2" 1/2" → 3/4" 3/4" → 1"

Each side has its own:

inch hose preset barb length grip level

This makes it possible to adapt the connector to different hose materials and different retention requirements.

Automatic Engraved Identification

The selected hose sizes are automatically engraved on two adjacent flat faces of the hexagonal body.

Example:

Ø1/2" Ø3/4"

This identifies the fitting as:

1/2 inch hose side 3/4 inch hose side

The text is:

generated automatically centered on the hexagonal faces correctly oriented engraved rather than embossed updated with every parameter change permanently visible after printing

The engraving depth is approximately:

0.45 mm