Abstract: This paper deals with numerical simulation and experimental tests related to forming and springback of a U-shape part manufactured from tailor welded stripes. Final shape of the parts manufactured by tailor welded stripes is seriously affected by springback effect. This paper work is trying to prove out the important role that the rolling direction has on the springback reduction. The influence of the rolling direction on the tailor welded stripes springback is examined using the simulation by finite element method (ABAQUS). Experimental tests have been carried out using two different rolling directions and maintaining constant all other parameters.

Key words: tailor welded stripes, springback, rolling direction, finite element method.