The study investigates the effects of face milling process parameters on the surface roughness of SAE 1541 steel using carbide tools. Key parameters analyzed include cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, and coolant flow rate, with findings indicating that cutting speed, feed, and depth of cut significantly influence surface roughness. The optimal settings for achieving minimal surface roughness were identified as a cutting speed of 1600 RPM, feed of 150 mm/min, depth of cut of 0.2 mm, and coolant flow rate of 20 L/min.