This document summarizes a study that used Taguchi's technique to optimize cutting parameters during turning of Inconel 718 super alloy. Experiments were conducted on a CNC lathe to determine optimal settings for material removal rate (MRR) and surface roughness (Ra). An L9 orthogonal array was used to test cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut at three levels. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) found that depth of cut contributed most to MRR (52.925%) and feed rate contributed most to Ra (34.673%). The optimal parameters identified were cutting speed 80 m/min, feed 0.25 mm/rev, depth 0.2 mm for maximum MRR and cutting speed 80 m/