Numerical Prediction and Reduction of Hat-Shaped Part Springback Made of Dual-Phase AHSS Steel

The springback in the sheet metal forming process refers to the change of shape after the load removal. It is usually undesirable, causing problems in the subsequent forming operations, in the assembly and negatively affects the quality of the final product. Numerical prediction of the springback with the use of the numerical simulation is crucial for the reduction of forming tool try-outs, reducing manufacturing costs and increasing the accuracy of the stamped part. In this work, numerical simulation was used for the springback prediction of the hat-shaped part made of advanced high-strength dual-phase steel HCT600X+Z. These numerical predictions were performed with the use of various combinations of material models to try to improve the prediction results. Furthermore, this work includes the proposed springback reduction measure. The reduction of the springback was achieved by the tool design which includes a counterpunch. The springback analysis was carried out in the side view of the formed part; the springback prediction results were compared with the experimental values.