Double Disk

What Is Double-Disc Grinding — and When Should You Use It?

July 26, 2026 · Alex Machine Tools

Double-disc grinding finishes two parallel faces of a part at the same time, using two opposed grinding wheels. For the right parts, it delivers flatness, parallelism, and throughput that single-side grinding can’t match.

Why grind both sides at once

Because both faces are ground simultaneously, double-disc grinding:

  • Holds tight thickness and parallelism in a single operation
  • Achieves very high production rates — often thousands of parts per hour on smaller components
  • Reduces handling and setup versus grinding each side separately

Which parts suit it

Double-disc grinding is ideal for flat, two-sided components made in volume — compressor plates, gears, connecting rods, piston rings, washers, cutting discs, and similar parts.

Horizontal, vertical, or fine?

  • Horizontal spindle (DDH): robust, high-production grinding of opposite faces.
  • Vertical spindle (DDV): designed for thin components where superior flatness and finish matter.
  • Fine grinder (DDF): for the tightest tolerances and finest finishes across a wide range of materials.

Is it right for you?

If your part is flat, needs both faces ground, and runs in volume, double-disc is likely the most efficient route. Share your component and volumes and we’ll advise. See the double-disc range or request a quote.

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