This paper refers to some numerical simulation and experimental tests related to forming and springback of a U-shaped part manufactured from tailor welded stripes. Final shape of the formed part is seriously affected by springback effect. The materials tailored in the welded stripes have different springback values. This paper work is trying to prove out the important role of welding line position has on the springback phenomenon. The influence of the welding line position on the tailor welded stripes springback is examined using the simulation by finite element method (ABAQUS). Also, experimental tests have been carried out using different positions of the welding line and maintaining constant all other parameters. A comparison between simulation and experiment results is presented in the final section of this paper.
