RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 János, Kundrák T1 Alternative machining procedures of hardened steels JF Manufacturing Technology Journal YR 2011 VO 11 IS 1 SP 32 OP 39 DO 10.21062/ujep/x.2011/a/1213-2489/MT/11/1/32 UL https://journalmt.com/artkey/mft-201101-0007.php AB This paper outlines the hard machining procedures, their applicability, the increase of their efficiency and the possibilities provided through their combination. It focuses on the advantages of the cutting and grinding compared to each other and also on the cases when it is appropriate to apply them or possibly combine them.