en Research Paper Research Paper <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span lang="EN-GB" new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">The present investigation delves into the friction stir welding of AA5052 and AZ31B alloys, examining the effects of three distinct parameter configurations.</span></i><i> </i><i><span lang="EN-GB" new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">A face-centered central composite design, structured to incorporate full replications for comprehensive and reliable analysis, was employed.</span></i><i><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""> A pivotal element of this study is implementing an advanced deep neural network (DNN) model. Characterized by its varied activation functions, structural parameters, and training algorithms, this DNN model was adeptly configured to precisely predict the tensile strength and microhardness of the welded joints. </span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">This comprehensive examination also included a quantitative assessment of the parameter effects on joint microstructure and mechanical properties.</span></i><i> </i><i><span lang="EN-GB" new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">Flawless welds with exemplary surface characteristics were attained through a meticulously optimized set of parameters: a tool rotation speed set at 825 rpm, a tool traverse speed of 15 mm/min, and a shoulder diameter of 18 mm.</span></i><i> </i><i><span lang="EN-GB" new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">During the welding process, the formation of intermetallic compounds, specifically Al₁₂Mg₁₇ and Al₃Mg₂, was observed</span></i><i><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">. An exceptionally refined grain size of 2.23 &micro;m was observed in the stir zone, contributing to the joint&#39;s enhanced tensile strength, measured at 180 MPa.</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""> The hardness of the specimen fabricated at the high rotational speed is more elevated due to the brittle intermetallic compounds. The better mechanical properties are related to the reduction and distribution of intermetallic compounds formed in the interface zone.&nbsp;</span></i><i>&nbsp;</i></span></span></span></span> Friction stir welding,AA5052,AZ31B,mechanical properties,Neral Network 33 44 http://ijmse.iust.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-5222-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Padmanaban Ramasamy dr_padmanaban@cb.amrita.edu 1800319475328460020114 1800319475328460020114 Yes Department of Mechanical EngineeringAmrita School of EngineeringAmritaviswavidyapeethamCoimbatore-coimbatore india