The document presents a study analyzing the effect of machining parameters on surface roughness in CNC turning processes. Experiments were conducted varying speed, feed rate, and depth of cut using stainless steel 304. Surface roughness values were measured and analyzed using analysis of variance, artificial neural networks, and genetic algorithms. The optimal machining parameters were determined that minimized surface roughness. Specifically, 27 experiments were conducted using a full factorial design, and surface roughness values were measured. The data was then analyzed using ANOVA, ANN, and GA models to understand the relationship between inputs and surface roughness, and identify the best settings.