The purpose of this study is to compare two possible methods of computational modeling of straightening long profiles. The study presents fundamentals of the straightening process, basic principles of the finite element method and the principle of fast algorithm based on Eulerian description of motion of continuum. The study investigates how the two methods are computationally demanding and precise. Finally, the acquired results are summarised and the effectiveness of both algorithms is assessed.

Analytical methods or implicit finite element method (FEM) with beam elements to model straightened bar were used to analyze straightening process in multi-staggered cross-roll straighteners up to now. These are effective but require certain simplifications. Aim of this thesis is to create an explicit FEM model allowing usage of solid elements for circular bar without disproportional increase of computational time. This may lead to deeper understanding of the straightening process. The model is to be verified using straightening tables and then used to quantify influence of rollers configuration on results of the straightening process.