ALEX MACHINE TOOLS

Vertical Spindle Rotary Surface Grinders

Grind parts to close tolerances with fine surface finishes. 20" to 60" table sizes, 7.5 to 75 HP spindle motors, CNC & PLC controls, and sliding table options across the full lineup.

Trusted by Honda, Schaeffler, Timken, Mitsubishi & more — 50+ years of proven precision

Alex R-40 Vertical Spindle Grinder

Why Choose Alex?

50+ Years Making Grinders
5,000+ Machines Installed
30+ Countries Served

Direct Factory Support

Work directly with our team — no middlemen, no delays

Proven Across Industries

Automotive, aerospace, bearings, heavy equipment, and more

Training & Installation Included

Get your team up and running fast with on-site support

Built for Uptime

Minimal downtime and long machine lifespan by design

Precision You Can Count On

Hold tighter tolerances with consistent, repeatable results

Full Service & Parts Support

Ongoing maintenance, spare parts, and technical assistance

Application Engineering

Our engineering team reviews your application and recommends the right setup

Manufactured in India, U.S.-Based Team

World-class manufacturing with local sales and support

A Grinder for Every Application

From the compact R-20 to the workhorse R-60, find the perfect fit for you

Alex R-30 CNC Rotary Grinder
CNC Control

R-30 CNC

30" magnetic chuck, 25 HP spindle motor. Ideal for mid-range precision grinding with full CNC capability and automated cycles.

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Alex R-40 PLC Rotary Grinder
PLC Control

R-40 PLC

40" magnetic chuck, 30 HP spindle motor. A versatile workhorse for high-volume production with reliable PLC-driven operation.

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R-20 20" chuck
R-30 30" chuck
R-40 40" chuck
R-50 50" chuck
R-60 60" chuck

Every model available in CNC (Siemens, Fanuc) or PLC configuration. Open & closed guard options

Accessories: coolant systems, linear glass scale (vertical axis), in-process gauging, magnetic separator, paper band filter, compact band filter, chiller unit

R-80 — coming soon

See the R-40 CNC in Action

Precision, power, and performance

This video demonstrates the precision and performance of the R-40 CNC, part of Alex Machine Tools' renowned vertical spindle lineup. Whether you need speed, accuracy, or durability, our grinders deliver exceptional results.

Full Range of Vertical Spindle Grinders

Technical specifications across all models

Specification Unit R-20 R-30 R-40 R-50 R-60
Magnet Table Diameter mm (in) 500 (20) 750 (30) 1000 (40) 1250 (50) 1500 (60)
Segment Wheel Diameter mm (in) 350 (14) 450 (18) 550 (22) 700 (28) 810 (32)
Segments per Set Nos 8 8 10 12 14
Max Wheel Clearance mm (in) 150 (6) 250 (10) 250 (10) 350 (14) 500 (20)
Spindle Speed rpm 1200 960 750 500 460
Table Speed rpm 10 & 20 7.5 & 15 6 & 12 5 & 10 4 & 10
Auto Feed per Min mm (in) 0.05 – 10
(0.002 – 0.04)
0.05 – 10
(0.002 – 0.04)
0.05 – 10
(0.002 – 0.04)
0.05 – 10
(0.002 – 0.04)
0.05 – 10
(0.002 – 0.04)
Spindle Motor hp (kW) 7.5 (5.5) 25 (18.5) 30 (22) 60 (45) 75 (55)
Table Motor hp (kW) 1/1.5
(0.75/1.1)
2/3
(1.5/2.2)
3/4
(2.2/3.7)
4/5
(3/3.7)
5/7.5
(3.7/5.5)
Machine Size L×W×H mm (in) 1750×1200×1500
(69×47×59)
2000×1600×1900
(80×63×75)
2000×1600×1900
(80×63×75)
2900×2200×2400
(115×87×95)
3200×3200×2700
(126×126×106)
Net Weight kg (lb) 2000 (4400) 5000 (11000) 6500 (14500) 9000 (20000) 13000 (29000)
Gross Weight kg (lb) 3000 / 6500 6000 / 13000 7500 / 17000 10500 / 23000 15000 / 33000

• Infinitely variable automatic feed on all models • Sliding table options available

Trusted by Industry Leaders Worldwide

"We have been using ALEX Rotary Grinders for over 20 years; models RH500 and R40 ensure durable precision. We are highly satisfied."
K. Kulashekaran Head — CPED
"We have praised the ALEX DDH-CNC for nine years of precise and reliable grinding. We are extremely satisfied with its accuracy and service."
Nitin Bhardwaj General Manager — Manufacturing Engineering
"We have always praised ALEX grinders for boosting productivity and quality since 2003. We find ALEX to be innovative, customer-focused, and satisfactory."
S. Padmanaban Assistant Manager — Maintenance
Honda Schaeffler Delphi TVS Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yanmar

About Alex Machine Tools

Founded in 1964, Alex Machine Tools is one of the world's leading manufacturers of surface grinding machines. Our machines are engineered and manufactured at our facility in Mumbai, India, with a dedicated team based in Houston, Texas.

With over 5,000 machines installed across 30+ countries, Alex grinders are trusted by industry leaders in automotive, aerospace, bearings, heavy equipment, and job shop manufacturing. Every machine is backed by our commitment to precision, reliability, and direct customer support.

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