Abstract Generally Austensite stainless steel are used as most common stainless steel used in various applications because of easily formable and weldable. But the machining properties of Austensite steel is poor due to inherent properties of low thermal conductivity and high work hardening. In the present work focused on the machining characteristics such as cutting force analysis, surface roughness analysis and chip morphology of Austensite stainless steel investigated with the help of turning operation using uncoated carbide tool, which is processed by four different cutting speeds and three different feeds. Based upon cutting force, chip morphology and the surface roughness, it is finally concluded that the proper selection and control of process variables can significantly improve the machining characteristics of AISI 304 austenitic stainless steel.