Abstract: A double-sided or single-sided machine tool includes a first working disk and a counter-bearing element. The first working disk and the counter-bearing element can be driven rotationally relative to each other by means of a rotary drive. A working gap is formed between the first working disk and the counter-bearing element for the double-sided or single-sided machining of flat workpieces. The double-sided or single-sided machine tool comprises multiple sensors that record measurement data relating to tool and/or machining parameters of the double-sided or single-sided machine tool during operation. A control apparatus obtains the measurement data recorded by the sensors during operation. The control apparatus comprises an artificial neural network that is designed to create a state vector of the double-sided or single-sided machine tool from the measurement data and to compare said state vector with at least one target state vector.