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ABSTRACT This report covers a detail of project on optimization of process parametric analysis of surface finishing operation on metal, alloy using Magnetic Abrasive Finishing (MAF), Alloy based material selected as a workpiece material (Magnesium alloy Az31b) and silicon carbide with iron powder as an abrasive material for cutting workpiece material. Details of Magnetic abrasive machining had been studied and basic setup for magnetic abrasive finishing on drill machine was developed. MAF is a non-conventional finishing process in which material is removed and finishing are performed concurrently by magnetic force which forcing the flexible magnetic abrasive particles (FMAP) across the workpiece surface. The process is manageable because the machining process is controlled only by the input current to the coil of solenoid (electromagnet). The process encirclements a wide range of feasible applications from critical aerospace, ceramics and medical components to high production bulks of parts. In the present investigation on MAF process, Taguchi design of experiments is applied to find out important parameters inducing the surface quality generated. Important parameters persuading the surface quality generated during the MAF are identified as: (i) voltage (DC) applied to the electromagnet, (ii) working gap, (iii) rotational speed of the workpiece, and (iv) abrasive particle size. MAF setup is designed for finishing workpieces and it is mounted on drill machine.