Investigation and Optimization of Parameters for the Reduced Springback in JSC-590 Sheet Metals Occurred During the V-Bending Process

A V-bending experimental setup has been designed, to analyze the impact of blank geometry and process parameters over the springback in hot-rolled high-tensile-strength sheet metals (JSH590 steel). In this setup, a hydraulic press having the ability to vary load and holding time has been used. JSH590 sheet-metal blanks with varying geometric parameters are bend to acute, right and obtuse angles. Springback in each blank is determined which is found to be varying due to the different combinations of blank geometry and process parameters. To analyze the significance of thickness, width, bend angle, applied load and holding time, analysis of variance is applied, regression model is also derived relating the parameters with the springback, and finally, Genetic Algorithm has been applied to optimize the process parameters for the minimum springback. The outcomes of the research can be used in the industry, to evaluate the outcome in very-high-tensile-strength steel sheets.