CNC Lathe Set Up and Operation
A.S. Degree Manufacturing Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.MNGLA.AS
Program Control Number: 16619
In addition to the general education requirements, the associate degree curriculum in manufacturing technology computer numerical control machine set up and operation is designed to prepare the student for entry or advancement in the CNC Machine Operator Specialty of manufacturing technology.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Setup and operate CNC lathe to industrial standards.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses Manufacturing Technology Core Courses 15 units | 15 | |
| MNFG 111 | Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| MNFG 114 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MNFG 153 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| MNFG 158 | Basic Machining Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 171 | CNC Program Writing | 4 |
| Specific Major Course Requirements: | 12.5-15 | |
| MNFG 096 | Manufacturing Technology Lab | 0.5-3 |
| MNFG 159 | Advanced Turning Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 176 | CNC Turning Center Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 178 | Mastercam Lathe | 3 |
| MNFG 186 | Advanced CNC Lathe Programming, Setup and Operation | 3 |
| Select nine units from the following electives: | 9 | |
| MNFG 103 | Solidworks Beginning Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 104 | Solidworks Intermediate Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 105 | Solidworks Advanced Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 106 | Solidworks Drawings | 3 |
| MNFG 128 | Basic Metals Technology | 3 |
| MNFG 173 | Mastercam - 2D Geometry, 2D Toolpaths | 3 |
| MNFG 174 | CNC Milling Center Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 175 | Mastercam - 3D Geometry, 3D Surfaces | 3 |
| MNFG 177 | Mastercam - 3D Toolpath and CAM Applications | 3 |
| MNFG 184 | Advanced CNC Mill Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 194 | CNC Horizontal Mill Setup and Operation | 3 |
| Total | 36.5-39 | |