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![Figure 1. Microstructure of the Al-Cu alloy generated at different CRs with different methods: (a–c) using sand mold casting method, CR 1.65 K/s, (d–f) using cooper mold casting method, CR 5.7 K/s, (g–i) using twin-roll casting method, CR 117.3 K/s [4]. Reprinted with permission from the publisher.](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-1091-570x342.webp)
![Fig. 5. Double silica cooling structure with copper meshes (Ref. [186]).](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/Fig.-5.-Double-silica-cooling-structure-with-copper-meshes-Ref.-186-570x342.webp)
