Manufacturing Technology
37 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MNFG 096 Manufacturing Technology Lab
- Units
- 0.5-3
- Hours
- 36-180 Lab
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: MNFG 174 or MNFG 176 or MNFG 184 or or or
A supplemental learning assistance course that provides supervised use of laboratory equipment for students enrolled in CNC machine courses to complete machine setup and operation projects. Students are expected to complete 27 lab hours for each .5 unit of credit. May be repeated up to the maximum number of units. Grade: Pass/No Pass only.
MNFG 103 Solidworks Beginning Solid Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory course in parametric solid modeling using Solidworks, an industry standard engineering design software (CAD). This course will include a solid modeling overview, solid model construction techniques (extrude, revolve, fillet, chamfer, etc.), including the preparation of individual solid components and basic solid model assemblies (Same as Engineering 103).
MNFG 104 Solidworks Intermediate Solid Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 103 or ENGR 103 Completion with a grade of "C' or better or
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intermediate course for solid modeling using Solidworks, an industry standard engineering design software (CAD). Includes a review of the introductory class and changes to the Solidworks interface. Instruction in the use of intermediate Solidworks part modeling skills such as assembly modeling and sub-assemblies is included (Same as Engineering 104).
MNFG 105 SolidWorks Advanced Solid Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 104 or ENGR 104
- Formerly
- Solidworks Advanced Solid Modeling
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced course for solid modeling includes a review of the intermediate class and changes to the Solidworks interface. Instruction in the use of Solidworks part modeling, assembly modeling, sub-assemblies, advanced photoworks and advanced animator emphasized (Same as Engineering 105).
MNFG 106 SolidWorks Drawings
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 103 or ENGR 103
- Formerly
- Solidworks Drawings
- Transfers to
- CSU
Creation and use of drawing templates, importing of solids data into the drawing template, and modification of the resulting drawings to current industry standards.
MNFG 107 SolidWorks CSWA Exam Prep
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 104
- Formerly
- CSWA Exam Prep
- Transfers to
- CSU
The CSWA exam preparation class introduces students to the SolidWorks certification process, helps them prepare for the CSWA, using sample exams, and administers the Official SolidWorks CSWA exam.
MNFG 111 Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Reading and interpreting blueprints for manufacturing technologies (Same as Engineering 111.)
MNFG 114 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Drawing interpretation utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M (formerly ANSI Y14.5M) as applied in engineering, manufacturing, and inspection. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience in drafting with conventional dimensioning and tolerancing. (Same as Engineering 114)
MNFG 115 QC1 Quality Inspection
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory course in Quality Control operations. Course includes dimensional inspection, completion of inspection reports, training and expectations for various quality inspector positions, as well as an introduction to various quality concepts that support inspection positions.
MNFG 116 QC Operations with Verisurf Software
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 111 or MNFG 115
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory course in the operation of Verisurf inspection software. This course includes a review of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and operation of Verisurf software during inspection of three dimensional manufactured parts. This software is also used in creation of inspection reports as a form of data recording in a quality control environment.
MNFG 117 QC Operations with PC-DMIS CMM-1
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 111
- Advisory
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 114
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory course in the operation of PC-DMIS CMM Software. This course instructs the user how to dimension, program, and inspect features of 3D parts. Course includes dimensional explanation of relevant GD&T concepts, importing and using of CAD models, and reporting results from each activity.
MNFG 118 QC Operations with PC-DMIS CMM-2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 117
- Advisory
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 114
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supplementary course in the operation of PC-DMIS CMM Software. This course instructs the user in additional dimensioning, programming, and system menu options. Course includes additional instruction in probe calibrations, dimensioning options, model translations, and scanning functionality.
MNFG 119 QC2: Quality Theory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 115
- Advisory
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 114
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intermediate course for quality control operations. Course discusses quality theory as well advanced quality operations such as, inspection planning, calibration systems, sampling, quality tools including SPC and their implementation, auditing, corrective and preventative action, lean manufacturing concepts, and customer and supplier relationships.
MNFG 120 Introduction to Medical Device Quality
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
The course goal is to teach students an overview of quality system regulations and standard compliance used in the medical device industry. The course content will be applicable to the medical technology disciplines of manufacturing, engineering, welding, and biotechnology. This will be placed within a strategic context to generate discussion regarding the importance of quality management and to relate it to other business and organizational issues.
MNFG 121 Quality Control for Medical Devices
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 120
- Transfers to
- CSU
The course goal is to teach students quality control elements to support the medical device industry. The course content will be applicable to the medical technology disciplines of manufacturing, engineering, welding, and biotechnology. Students will be taught the concepts and principles of quality control and gain knowledge of the relevant tools, models and techniques. The course provides "real world" applications and discussions of current and relevant topics of quality systems.
MNFG 128 Basic Metals Technology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Basic metals terminology and its application in modern industry. Involves metal classification systems, destructive metal testing, metal refining, and heat treatment of various metals with resulting strength and structural changes.
MNFG 130A CATIA I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory course in parametric solid modeling CAD using CATIA software, which is used extensively in the aerospace and automotive fields. Topics include: CAD overview, sketching, basic solid model creation (base features, pads, pockets, grooves, shafts, etc.) sketch constraints, reference elements, hole features, feature editing, assembly and drawing creation.
MNFG 130B CATIA II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 130A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intermediate course in parametric solid modeling CAD using CATIA software, which is used extensively in the aerospace and automotive fields. Topics: intermediate/ advanced level sketching and modeling (sweeps, ribs, slots), feature editing and transformation, assemblies, drawing workbench, surface modeling, and other CATIA modules.
MNFG 140 Basic ESPRIT EDGE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Instruction of computer assisted numerical control programming using ESPRIT EDGE software. Basic concepts and methods of importing 3D geometry to create Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) toolpaths and programs using ESPRIT EDGE software.
MNFG 141 Advanced ESPRIT EDGE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 140
- Transfers to
- CSU
Instruction of computer assisted numerical control programming using ESPRIT EDGE software. Advanced concepts and methods of importing 3D geometry to create Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) toolpaths and programs using ESPRIT EDGE software.
MNFG 153 Technical Mathematics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Ratios and proportions, formulas, measurements (linear, surface, and volume), geometric construction, and right triangles. Basics of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry for the manufacturing industry.
MNFG 158 Basic Conventional Machining Concepts and Operations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 126 Lab
- Formerly
- Basic Machining Concepts and Operations
- Transfers to
- CSU
Fundamental operations on lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses, including precision measurements and layout. Equips students with skills and theory necessary to enter or upgrade within the machinist trade. (Same as Engineering 158).
MNFG 159 Advanced Conventional Lathe Concepts and Operations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 126 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 158 or ENGR 158
- Formerly
- Advanced Turning Concepts and Operations
- Transfers to
- CSU
Machine turning theory and skill development with emphasis on lathe principles, capabilities, and operations. Includes construction, tool grinding, and turning machine operations such as diameter turning and boring, external and internal single point treading.
MNFG 168 Advanced Conventional Mill Concepts and Operations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 126 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 158 or ENGR 158
- Formerly
- Advanced Milling Concepts and Operations
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced machine tool operation and setup with emphasis on milling machine principles, use and capabilities, accessories, and operations. Includes operations with the offset boring head and rotary table.
MNFG 169 Conventional Machining Job Shop Skills
- Units
- 0.5-3
- Hours
- 27-162 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 159 and MNFG 168
- Formerly
- Job Shop Skills
- Transfers to
- CSU
Experience in planning, setup and machining of a wide variety of projects using all machine tools. Students will build upon the skills and theory gained in beginning and advanced Manufacturing Technology classes or by on-the-job experience.
MNFG 171 CNC Program Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Advisory
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 158 and MNFG 111
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory course for manual CNC program writing. This course will include coordinate system, absolute/incremental programming, circular interpolation, cutter radius compensation, canned cycles, and program formatting.
MNFG 173 Mastercam 2D Geometry, 2D Toolpaths
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Formerly
- Mastercam - 2D Geometry, 2D Toolpaths
- Transfers to
- CSU
Computer assisted numerical control programming of machine tools using Mastercam software. Creation of 2D-part geometry. 2D-part programming including contouring, pocketing, drilling, and tapping.
MNFG 174 CNC Mill Set-up and Operation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 171 MNFG 158
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: MNFG 096
- Formerly
- CNC Milling Center Set Up and Operation
- Transfers to
- CSU
Setup and operation of numerically controlled mill with emphasis on the application of the Fanuc controlled machine and CNC machining methods used in the industry. This course provides students with hands-on training in CNC mill machine setup and operation. Emphasis is placed on proper tooling, machine preparation, workholding, and safe operation of CNC mill. Students must enroll in one of the MNFG 096 lab sections concurrently. The lab requires 1.5 hours per week (0.5 unit), for a total of 27 scheduled lab hours per semester to earn credit.
MNFG 175 Mastercam 3D Geometry, 3D Surfaces
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 173
- Formerly
- Mastercam - 3D Geometry, 3D Surfaces
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continued instruction of computer assisted numerical control programming. Advanced concepts and methods of creating 3D geometry and 3D surfaces using Mastercam 3D software.
MNFG 176 CNC Lathe Set-up and Operation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 171 and MNFG 158
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: MNFG 096
- Formerly
- CNC Turning Center Set Up and Operation
- Transfers to
- CSU
Setup and operation of numerically controlled lathe with emphasis on the application of the Fanuc controlled machine and CNC machining methods used in the industry. This course provides students with hands-on training in CNC lathe machine setup and operation. Emphasis is placed on proper tooling, machine preparation, workholding, and safe operation of CNC lathe. Students must enroll in one of the MNFG 096 lab sections concurrently. The lab requires 1.5 hours per week (0.5 units), for a total of 27 scheduled lab hours per semester to earn credit.
MNFG 177 Mastercam - 3D Toolpath and CAM Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 175
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced concepts in the manufacturing of machine parts using MASTERCAM software and CNC machining centers. Emphasis placed on programming and machining 3 dimensional surfaces. Problem solving in roughing, finishing, fixturing, and machining of a variety of part configurations.
MNFG 178 Mastercam Multi-axis Lathe
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 173
- Formerly
- Mastercam Lathe
- Transfers to
- CSU
Computer assisted numerical control programming of machine tools using MASTERCAM lathe software. Emphasis placed on lathe toolpaths: facing, turning, grooving, boring, and threading.
MNFG 184 Advanced CNC Mill Programming, Set-up, and Operation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 171 and MNFG 174
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: MNFG 096
- Formerly
- Advanced CNC Mill Set Up and Operation
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced set-up and operation of CNC Machining Center. Student will learn the advanced concepts in set up and operation of the state of the art milling equipment. Course curriculum will include instruction on boring cycles, reaming cycle, thread milling, 4th axis rotary table, and multiple fixture offsets. Corequisite enrollment is required in MNFG 096. Students are required to attend 1.5 hours per week for a 0.5 unit Lab. Students must complete 27 hours of scheduled lab work per semester to earn 0.5 units for lab. Lab hours are scheduled at the first class meeting.
MNFG 186 Advanced CNC Lathe Programming, Setup, and Operation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 171 and MNFG 176
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: MNFG 096
- Formerly
- Advanced CNC Lathe Programming, Setup and Operation
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced programming, set-up, and operation of CNC lathe. Course curriculum will include instruction on C-Axis with live tooling. Students must enroll in one of the MNFG 096 lab sections concurrently. The lab requires 1.5 hours per week (0.5 unit), for a total of 27 scheduled lab hours per semester to earn credit.
MNFG 194 CNC Horizontal Mill Set-up and Operation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 171 and MNFG 174
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: MNFG 096
- Formerly
- CNC Horizontal Mill Setup and Operation
- Transfers to
- CSU
Set-up and operation of CNC Horizontal Machining Center. Course curriculum will include instruction on multi fixtures, rapid pallet changing, and the ability to machine several sides at once with a single set-up using fully programmable 4th axis to boost productivity, cut lead times, and lower production costs. Students must enroll in one of the MNFG 096 lab sections concurrently. The lab requires 1.5 hours per week (0.5 unit), for a total of 27 scheduled lab hours per semester to earn credit.
MNFG 195 Mastercam 5-axis Mill Toolpath and Application
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MNFG 174 and MNFG 175
- Formerly
- Mastercam 5 Axis Mill Toolpath and Application
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will use Mastercam Software and Blade Expert to create various Multi Axis Toolpaths. Course includes programming, set up and operation of a 5 axis DMU-50 milling machine with CNC Siemens control to complete various student's group projects.
MNFG 256 Alternative Welding Processes
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: WELD 101 and WELD 125
- Transfers to
- CSU
The Alternative Welding Processes course focuses on robot and laser safety, programming, and operation. The course trains students in the fundamentals of robot programming and language. Laser welding includes the development and documentation of procedures and qualification of welds, and the calibration of equipment for welding. Same as WELD 256.