Abstract: A process for machining mils and similar work pieces, especially for grinding the roll surface to a desired shape which process is characterized by continuously meshing the distance between the part of the work piece (1) which is subjected to working and a reference measuring means, preferably a measuring point of the tool or means cooperating therewith, which depends on the position of the working tool (2), with a distance measuring means (4), as well as the temperature of the work piece at or close to the spot of working and/or the distance measuring point with a temperature measuring means (3), submitting signals corresponding to the measured value from the distance and temperature measuring means resp.