Method and machine for straightening sections

A method for straightening sections be eliminating multi-axle deviations from a required section and from required straightness, comprising the steps of:

• arranging a plurality of straightening tools in series above and below the material to be straightened on straightening axles which are parallel with one another;
• coupling vertically acting hydraulic cylinders to both ends of a straightening axle, the coupling step including arranging one of the hydraulic cylinders to face the straightening tools so as to act as a straightening force cylinder, and arranging another of the hydraulic cylinders to face away from the tools so as to act as an inclination cylinder;
• and adjusting vertical setting and horizontal inclination of the adjustable straightening axle hydraulically by a hydraulic system configured so that a rapid change in position is possible at both cylinders and exclusively at the inclination cylinder so that at least one of the straightening force and the horizontal inclination of the adjustable straightening axle can be set during straightening, inclination only being adjustable by the inclination cylinder for compensating for sagging of the straightening axle.