Development and Acceptability of Galvanized Iron (G.I.) Pipe Bender

This study aimed to design and develop a Galvanized Iron (G.I.) Pipe Bender that can accommodate three pipe sizes, namely, ½ inch, ¾ inch, and 1 inch, within a single setup. The developmental-descriptive research method was employed. There were 30 purposively chosen respondents, comprising of five fabricators, five teachers, and 20 students from the Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL) Shielded Metal Arc Welding program at Tabaco National High School. The acceptability of the pipe bender was evaluated across four criteria, which are functionality, durability, portability, and cost. This indicates the respondents’ general agreement on the effectiveness and practicality of the developed tool.