We rebuild external and internal grinding units (including A-1882 and A-1677 models), restoring the precise geometry required for critical cylindrical applications.

Setco is the definitive source for Pope spindle repair services. Our team specializes in restoring legacy grinding and cartridge systems, leveraging our comprehensive in-house engineering capabilities to address the unique challenges of aging equipment. We rebuild Pope spindles for external, internal, and surface grinding applications, ensuring continued support even when your machinery’s original components are no longer in production.
Our spindle repairs extend to foot-mount, flanged cartridge, and flat-top external grinding spindles. In addition to Pope, we service over 350 manufacturing brands, bringing the same engineering rigor to spindle repair and rebuild services regardless of equipment age or parts availability.







See the difference quality makes. Our before and after photos show the care and precision that go into every Pope spindle repair. From damaged or worn components to fully restored, like-new condition — we bring your spindle back to peak performance, helping you avoid costly downtime and get back to production faster.





Setco acquired the Pope Machinery Corp. brand and intellectual property, giving us exclusive access to the original engineering records for your equipment. Choose us for:
Setco’s spindle repair and maintenance expertise covers the complete range of Pope product lines:
We rebuild external and internal grinding units (including A-1882 and A-1677 models), restoring the precise geometry required for critical cylindrical applications.
Our team services compact cartridge designs like the P-32 and P-34 series, ensuring reliable performance in high-production environments.
We handle heavy-duty grinding spindles built for demanding manufacturing sectors where rigidity and thermal stability are paramount.
Our technicians restore complex designs, including PC Series piggyback units, PB Series external grinders, and versatile L Series spindles across all mounting types.


Extend the service life of your Pope equipment with Setco’s specialized restoration services. Contact us today for a free evaluation and get your spindles back to original factory performance.