Manufacturing Technology
12 courses · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027
MFG 110 Introduction to CAD
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU
Basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) and computer applications (AutoCAD and SolidWorks) in engineering and related fields, including basic word processing, spreadsheet, CAD, and presentation applications. Production card and digital calipers required.
MFG 120 CAD for Manufacturing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Prerequisite
- MFG 110
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intermediate CAD (Computer Aided Design) for engineering related industries, 2D and 3D environments, 3D parametric solid modeling. Construct assemblies & subassemblies; use and editing of mates. Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exit exam. Production card and digital calipers required.
MFG 130 Manufacturing Processes and Materials
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 36, Lab: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU
Common manufacturing processes used to cut, bend, form, mold and cast common metal and plastic alloys. Investigates material properties, structural concepts and joining methods. Includes survey of advanced manufacturing technologies.
MFG 140 Print Reading and Shop Practice
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 36, Lab: 54
Print reading, layout, tools, and methods used in fabrication and manufacturing industries. Print reading fundamentals and mastery of tool and process selection, safety; proficiency in basic machine operation skills.
MFG 150 Manual Machining I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 36, Lab: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU
Conventional mill and lathe safety and machining practices, tool nomenclature, lathe and mill operation, application and tooling. Application to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Production cards and calipers required.
MFG 155 Manual Machining II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture: 18, Lab: 54
- Prerequisite
- MFG 150
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intermediate application of conventional mill and lathe safety and machining practices, tool nomenclature, lathe and mill operation, application and tooling. Production cards; safety glasses, hearing protection, and calipers required.
MFG 160 Introduction to Mechanical Principles
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 36, Lab: 54
- Prerequisite
- MFG 110
Use computer-aided design (CAD) and other media to survey mechanical devices, concepts, and principles common to manufactured products and manufacturing processes. Analysis, discussion, and problem-solving related to mechanical design scenarios supported by CAD. Emphasis on mechanical literacy. Production cards and calipers are required. Field trips may be required.
MFG 180 Introduction to MasterCAM
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 36, Lab: 54
- Advisory
- MFG 155
- Transfers to
- CSU
Use MasterCAM X software to create wire-frame part geometry, add tool paths, and create computer numerical control (CNC) code for CNC mills and CNC lathes. Overview of tooling and tooling nomenclature.
MFG 210 Advanced CAD
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 36, Lab: 54
- Prerequisite
- MFG 120
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced engineering Computer Aided Design (CAD) for developing detailed working drawings in 3D environments, incorporating 3D parametric solid modeling, bill of materials, and surface development. Production card required. Field trip required.
MFG 220 Computer Aided Manufacturing II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 36, Lab: 54
- Prerequisite
- MFG 120 and MFG 180
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced use of industry standard computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software (MasterCam) to generate tool paths and create computer numerical control (CNC) code for operation of CNC mills and CNC lathes. Production cards and calipers required.
MFG 250 Introduction to CNC Programming
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 18, Lab: 108
- Prerequisite
- MFG 150
Theory and practice of manually developing Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs. Writing and editing program code for CNC mills and lathes. Methods of transmitting data to CNC machines and operation of CNC mills and lathes.
MFG 260 CNC Operation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 18, Lab: 108
- Advisory
- MFG 250
Operation of computer numerical control (CNC) machines and their applications in manufacturing. Students will learn to analyze and interpret industry prints to determine datums, orient work to the machines, set up, and apply work holding solutions and basic tooling and machining strategies common in the industry. Students will be involved in producing and machining industry representative parts.