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Roper Pump Company has installed two Nidec GD30 gear hobbing machines at its facility as part of a wider technology upgrade initiative, NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA reported on 5 November 2026. The machines are now part of the pump maker’s manufacturing operation, and Roper Pump says they were delivered and installed on schedule.
Hobbing first in the upgrade plan
According to Nidec, Roper Pump identified modernization as a priority as it works to meet growing customer demands, and the new hobbing machines topped that list.
“When we began our technology upgrade initiative, these new Nidec hobbing machines were our top priority,” said Jonathan Horrobin, Continuous Improvement Manager at Roper Pump Company. “We recognized the need to modernize our equipment to stay competitive and meet growing customer demands.”
What the GD30 brings to the shop floor
The GD30 is a vertical hobbing machine with five controlled axes and capacity for workpieces up to 300 mm in diameter. Its conversational programming guides operators through entering gear and tool data, then determines machining conditions and generates the program automatically.
The machine accepts hobs up to 230 mm long, supporting extended machining time and continuous roughing and finishing with combination tooling. According to Nidec, these features are intended to simplify setup and cut changeover time.
On-schedule installation
“The installation process was smooth and efficient,” Horrobin said. “The machines were delivered and installed on schedule, and our team was up and running in no time.”
Founded in 1857 and based in Commerce, Georgia, Roper Pump makes pumping solutions for markets including transportation, oil and gas, chemicals, food and beverage, agriculture and power generation.
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- NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA, “Roper Pump Installs Two Nidec GD30 Hobbing Machines”, 5 November 2026: nidec-machinetoolamerica.com
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