The document analyzes and optimizes drilling parameters to minimize burr size in drilling AISI 1015 steel. Response surface methodology and Taguchi methods were used. Speed, feed, drill diameter, and point angle were parameters varied, and burr height and thickness were responses. Central composite design was used. Optimal parameters for minimum burr height were found to be 28 m/min speed, 0.1 mm/rev feed, 20 mm diameter, and 135° point angle. Optimal parameters for minimum burr thickness were 16 m/min speed, 0.05 mm/rev feed, 4 mm diameter, and 142° point angle.