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This study experimentally investigates the machinability of heat-treated Incoloy 800H during CNC turning using laser-textured tungsten carbide cutting inserts combined with semi-solid MoS\u2082 lubrication. Four tool configurations were examined: non-textured (NT), parallel-textured (PT), elliptical-textured (ET), and semi-elliptical-textured (SCT) inserts. Turning experiments were performed by varying cutting speed (35\u201355 m\/min) and feed rate (0.02\u20130.06\u2009mm\/rev) while maintaining a constant depth of cut of 1\u2009mm. Machining performance was evaluated through surface roughness, cutting force, cutting power, specific energy consumption, specific cutting pressure, tool-tip temperature, and material removal rate. The results indicate that the parallel-textured tool exhibited superior machining performance compared with the other inserts. The lowest surface roughness of 0.30 \u00b5m, cutting force of 91.23\u2009N, and tool-tip temperature of 73.2 \u00b0C were obtained with the PT insert under optimal cutting conditions. The improved performance is attributed to reduced tool\u2013chip contact length and enhanced lubrication at the interface provided by the textured surface combined with MoS\u2082 lubrication. Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis confirmed diffusion and abrasion as the dominant tool wear mechanisms. The findings demonstrate that the combined application of laser surface texturing and semi-solid MoS\u2082 lubrication significantly improves the machinability of Incoloy 800H during turning operations. 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