Al-Si alloys have the advantages of good fluidity

corrosion resistance

high specific strength

and low thermal expansion coefficient

which are widely used in cast aluminum alloys. Due to the development demand for lightweight in the automobile field

the higher requirements were put forward for the improvement of strength and ductility of Al-Si alloys. Squeeze casting can produce complex thin-walled aluminum alloy castings with compact structures

high surface quality

and good mechanical properties

showing a broad application prospect in the field of automobile parts. The effects of alloying elements

inoculation modification on microstructure evolution and performance of squeeze casting Al-Si alloy composites were reviewed

which provide a reference for the preparation of high performance Al-Si alloy by squeeze casting in the future.