Numerical analysis of the V-die bending proces of the zinc coated DC01 steel

This paper presents an FEM analysis of the V-die bending process of a zinc plated DC01 steel. The article presents a new approach to the analysis of the coated sheets bending process as simulation studies are not commonly used in this field, and most investigations concern experimental analyses. The process is analyzed in terms of maximum plastic strain and the reaction force on the punch. An analysis of the spring-back phenomenon was conducted. This paper shows the model preparation process as well as the results achieved and their interpretation. It has been shown that the coating layer thickness affects the bending reaction force acting on the punch as well as the scale of the springback phenomenon. The magnitude of the maximum plastic strain is also affected by the coating thickness.