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MACH

28 courses with the subject MACH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MACH 1090Machining Fundamentals2

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/1 credit lab This course provides hands-on experience in interpreting blueprints and applying machine processes to manufacture finished parts. Students interpret engineering drawings, plan machining operations, and follow step-by-step procedures to produce functional products.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MACH 1101Milling4

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/3 credits lab This course covers basic milling machine, drill press, and band saw operation, safety, machine controls, machine setup, common milling operations such as cutting tools geometry, conventional milling machine principles, machining feeds and speeds calculation. The operation of drill presses and drilling tools such as countersinking, counter boring, tapping, reaming is also addressed.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
MACH 1106
MACH 1105Basic Machining3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course covers introduction to basic milling machine, lathe, and band saw operation including safety, machine controls, machine setup, common milling and lathe operation such as cutting tools geometry, grinding tool, facing, turning, knurling, boring, external threading, grooving, recessing, conventional milling machine principals etc. Machining feeds and speeds calculation. Operation of Drill presses with proper tooling. Program and operate conversational mills.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MACH 1106Lathe3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course covers basic lathe operation, safety, machine controls, machine setup, common lathe operation such as cutting tools geometry, grinding tools, facing, turning, knurling, boring, external threading, internal threading, grooving, and recessing. Machine feeds and speeds calculation are covered.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
MACH 1101
MACH 1121Metrology2

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course covers the introduction to the calibrations and use of inspection instruments, steel rules, vernier, dial and digital calipers, micrometer, telescoping gauge, small-hole gauge, dial indicators, precision height gauge, optical comparator, and gauge blocks. This course will build reference skills on mathematics, mechanics, and strength of materials, dimensioning, gauging, fits, tooling and manufacturing processes, along with mechanisms such as threads and gears, with the use of standard manufacturing reference material. We will discuss the principles of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MACH 1132Blueprint Reading3

Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course includes the basic interpreting and drawing of 2D Engineering drawing principles. Topics include one-, two- and three-view drawings, dimensioning, tolerance, symbols, sketching, incline surfaces, circular features, sectional views, surface texture, and auxiliary views.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MACH 1140CAD I1

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/0 credits lab This course includes the basic use and operation of 2D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. This course covers the construction and manipulation of drawings, using software to draw and dimension parts.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MACH 1200Advanced Machining3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course covers advanced milling machine and lathe operation including machine safety, the manufacturing of integrated close tolerance projects with common machine tool and prints. The use of attachments and special processes will be covered.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1101 , MACH 1106 , and MACH 1121
MACH 1220Grinding2

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/1 credit lab This course covers grinding machine operations in a tool room setting. The manufacturing of integrated close tolerance projects with common grinders. Topics covered include set-ups, form grinding, the use of attachments, and special processes.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1101 , MACH 1106 , and MACH 1121
MACH 1231Blueprint Design/CAD II1

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/0 credits lab This course includes standards of graphic communication of engineering drawing principles, orthographic projections, dimensioning, tolerancing and section views. The course makes extensive use of modern software to create engineering drawings and introduce solid modeling.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MACH 1240Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing3

Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course establishes a solid understanding of geometric principles and methodologies of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Topics covered include symbols, datum’s and gauging principles, form and profile, orientation, location and run out tolerances, and virtual condition. We will study the setup and operation of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1121 and MACH 1132
MACH 1251CNC Machining3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course will introduce the students to the basic fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controls (CNC). Topics include safety procedures, conversational controls, and operation of various type of CNC machine centers and controls.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1101 , MACH 1106 , MACH 1121 and MACH 1132
MACH 1262CNC Programming for Milling2

Credit(s) 2 Credits Lecture/0 Credits Lab This course covers introductory programming for Computer Numeric Control (CNC) milling machines. Topics of absolute and incremental coordinate systems, linear and circular interpolation, canned cycles, programming formats and G and M codes utilized in CNC milling programs will be discussed.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1101 AND MATH 1171 OR MATH 1650 Course
Corequisite
MACH 1266
MACH 1266CNC Programming for Turning2

Credit(s) 2 Credits Lecture/0 Credits Lab This course covers introductory programming for Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Turning. Topics of absolute and incremental positioning and diametric coordinate systems, linear and circular interpolation, canned cycles, and programming formats using G and M codes inherent to CNC turning programming will be discussed.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1106 AND MATH 1171 OR MATH 1650 Course
Corequisite
MACH 1262
MACH 1275Quality Standards1

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/0 credits lab This course will cover the aspects of quality control as applied to the shop-floor environment including inspection documentation, process control, and equipment used in the collection of data. Topics including Statistical Process Control (SPC), First Article inspections, and applicable inspection collection of data to various industry standards will be covered.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1121
MACH 2310CNC Milling3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course will continue the students to the fundamentals of computer numerical controls (CNC) milling centers. Topics included are safety procedures, expose students to setup and editing of operation of various types CNC machine controls.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 1171 , MACH 1251 , and MACH 1262 Course
Corequisite
MACH 2320
MACH 2320CNC Turning3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course will continue the students in the advanced fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) turning centers. Topics included are safety procedures, expose students to setup and editing of operation of various types CNC machine controls.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 1171 , MACH 1251 , and MACH 1262 Course
Corequisite
MACH 2310
MACH 2331CAM1

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/0 credits lab This course is an introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems. Subjects address the use of 2D basic principles, techniques, and applications of computer numerically controlled machine tools. Includes the planning, use, expansion, and updating of the computerized systems that are used to meet the needs of industry.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1200 , MACH 1231 , and MACH 1262
MACH 2340CNC Programming II2

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/1 credit lab This course expands on students’ basic programming capabilities with intermediate programming methods. Topics covered include sub programming structures and utilization, helical milling and threadmilling processes, workplane selection, 3D profiling, and expanding of preparatory and miscellaneous code functional capabilities

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1262 AND MACH 1266 Course
Corequisite
MACH 2310 AND MACH 2320
MACH 2351Mold/Die Making Theory3

Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course covers basic manufacturing fundamentals of mold construction (transfer and injection molds) runners, gates, cores, cavities, injections, ejection, casting, joining, polymers and powder metals. It also consists of basic manufacturing principles of blanking and piercing dies including deformation, sheet metal forming, bending, cutting clearance, punches, pilots, strippers, and die block construction.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1200 , MACH 1220 , and MACH 1240
MACH 2360Fixture and Tooling4

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/3 credits lab This course is to gain design knowledge and actual building skills in machining set ups and operations. Course consists of designing tools, gages, simple jigs, and fixtures for; lathe, vertical mills, drill press, band saw, surface grinders, etc., while working on projects that simulate real basic construction practices employed in mass production processes. We will study basic metallurgy.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1231 , MACH 1240 , and MACH 1251
MACH 2411Tool and Cutter Grinding2

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/1 credit lab This course covers the basic knowledge and skills needed for grinding cutters as it pertains to the manufacturing industry.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 1220 and MACH 2360
MACH 2420EDM Machining2

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/1 credit lab This course covers the basic fundamentals of conventional Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) theories and operations. Topics included are safety, components, dielectric, electrodes, power supply controls, amperes, electronic envelope, work piece, on-off time, and arc gap. Programming and operation of CNC Ram, and Wire.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 2331
MACH 2435Swiss Machining2

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/1 credit lab This course will cover the programming and setup of Swiss machine centers. Operations will focus on reduced handling of parts to accomplish turning, milling, drilling, and threading on Swiss machine centers. Utilization of Computer Aid Machining (CAM) software will be covered.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 1171 or MATH 1650 , MACH 2320 , MACH 2331 , and MACH 2340
MACH 2440CNC Programming III1

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/0 credits lab This course will cover Advanced level programming. Topics included such as multi axis and parametric programming.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 2340
MACH 2451CNC Design and Manufacture3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course covers the advanced machining operations required to design a construct a complete manufactured cap stone project. The use of CNC and manual machines required in manufacturing and design will be used. An overview will be presented at the completion of manufacturing.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MACH 2310 , MACH 2331 , MACH 2331 , MACH 2340 , MACH 2351 and MACH 2360
MACH 2462Multi-Axis Milling3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course will cover the programming and setup of multi-axis milling machines utilizing 4th and 5th axis rotaries. Programming utilizing Computer Aid Machining (CAM) software will be covered. This may include but no limited to focusing on non-standard plane orientation of parts through locked positioning and full rotary cutting. Fixture systems and probing will be covered.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 1171 or MATH 1650 , MACH 2310 , MACH 2331 , MACH 2340 , and MACH 2360 Course
Corequisite
MACH 2472
MACH 2472Multi-Axis Turning3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course will cover the programming and setup of multi-axis turning centers utilizing live tooling. Operations will focus on reduced handling of parts to accomplish turning, milling, drilling, and threading on multi-axis turning centers. Utilization of Computer Aid Machining (CAM) software will be covered.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 1171 or MATH 1650 , MACH 2320 , MACH 2331 , MACH 2340 Course
Corequisite
MACH 2462

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