CNC Lathe Set Up and Operation
Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted) Manufacturing Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.MNGLA.CA
Program Control Number: 21778
The certificate of achievement curriculum in manufacturing technology, computer numerical control lathe set up and operation is designed to prepare the student for entry or advancement in the CNC Machining Industry.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Setup and operate CNC lathe to industrial standards.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Technology Core Requirements: | 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 176 | CNC Turning Center Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 159 | Advanced Turning Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 096 | Manufacturing Technology Lab | 0.5-3 |
| 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 | |