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 Still, in the mid-1990s there were probably more than a half-dozen investment casters vying for the market, with additional firms looking to get in. Today, while nearly all U.S. manufacturers of high-end drivers are heavily involved in titanium, only two U.S. titanium casterwheel castings producers of any prominence remain: Ruger Investment Castings of Prescott, Ariz., and Coastcast Inc., Rancho Dominquez, Calif. The most recent casualty was Cast Alloys Inc., which had offices in Carlsbad, Calif., and produced club heads in Tijuana, Calif. An executive of Advanced casterwheel Cast Products in Neenah, Wis., Cast Alloy''s parent, confirmed industry reports that moth-balling casterwheel the casterwheel operation began late last year. He declined to discuss the reasons behind, the shutdown but acknowledged that the growing role of Asian casters was a factor. One example: Coastcast has implemented a "high energy drag finishing" line where cast heads are installed on fixtures and run through casterwheel a finishing media. This operation not only runs 24 hours per day but helps to reduce one of the main causes of scrapped heads overpolishing casterwheel when it''s done casterwheel by hand. Moreover, while Coastcast''s titanium club heads are cast in Gardena, Calif., they casterwheel are finished just across the border in Mexicali, Mexico, where labor costs are substantially lower. Rolfe emphasized that the realities of Asian competition mean that it was imperative for a North American club head producer to squeeze out costs. Dining on the Go In a small space, the dining table often functions as a work surface, eating spot, and serving area. Wheels let a table move to the space where it''s most needed or where lighting is best. When seating is needed on all sides, roll the table to midroom. After dinner, slide the table against the wall to dear space for other activities. Movable Seating Originally designed as a place to put your feet up and relax, this oversized ottoman doubles (or triples) as extra seating or a coffee table. The piece moves where it''s most needed on tiny brass wheels. casterwheel Keep it chair-side for everyday use; wheel it out as seating for two or a mini buffet when entertaining. Added Transportation Give an existing item, such as the bookcase (right), the shove by adding wheels. casterwheel They''ll act like legs and give furniture a visual lift, creating a light space underneath. Wheels also make chasing dust bunnies an easier task by allowing the furniture to roll. We specialize in cheap wheel caster sales. Our Wheel casters our of the highest quality and we guarantee that. Stop by our website and find the wheelcasters you've been lookin' for.
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