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MACH

18 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 111Basic Machine Shop Theory I3

Offers an introduction to the occupation and industry of machinists, tool and die makers, and related specialists. Includes accident prevention, basic metal properties, and development of knowledge and competency in the safe utilization, operation, and maintenance of hand tools, portable power tools, measuring instruments, wire wheels and buffers, belt sanders, drilling machines, cutoff and contour machines, pedestal grinders, tool grinders, and lathes, as well as in the use of lubricants and coolants.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 112Basic Machine Shop Practice I4.5

Through hands-on training and shop projects, students learn the skills required of machinists and workers in directly related crafts, including the safe utilization, operation, and maintenance of hand tools, portable power tools, measuring instruments, cutoff and contour machines, pedestal grinders, tool grinders, and lathes.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
4.5
Credits (max)
4.5
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 121Basic Machine Shop Theory II3

Covers accident prevention and the safe utilization, operation, and maintenance of lathes (part two), Bridgeport mills, shapers, planers, vertical mills, horizontal mills, precision instruments, and surface grinders.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 122Basic Machine Shop Practice II4.5

Through hands-on training and shop projects, students learn the skills required for safe utilization, operation, and maintenance of lathes, Bridgeport mills, shapers and planers, vertical mills, horizontal mills, precision instruments, and surface grinders.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
4.5
Credits (max)
4.5
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 231Intermediate Machine Shop Theory I3

Introduces the principles of foundry work (forging and casting), cutting speeds and feeds, surface grinding, chords and bolt circle calculations, milling machines, and the use of the machinery handbook.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 232Intermediate Machine Shop Practice I3.5

Further develops skills previously introduced and provides training in turning, threading, knurling, milling, surface grinding, heat treating, blueprint reading, and inspection.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3.5
Credits (max)
3.5
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 233Lean Manufacturing and Quality Control2

Introduces concepts of Lean Manufacturing, waste reduction in manufacturing, Six Sigma concepts on reducing variation in manufacturing, and Total Productive Maintenance (the process of using machines, equipment, employees, and supporting processes to maintain and improve the integrity of production and the quality of systems).

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 239General Industry Safety2

Provides training in safety topics associated with workplace hazards, including the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards, and provides overview information regarding OSHA, including workers’ rights and employer responsibilities. Qualified students will receive the OSHA 30 card at the completion of the course.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 241Intermediate Machine Shop Theory II3

Covers tool and cutter grinding, gear manufacturing and nomenclature, electrical discharge machining (EDM), geometric tolerances, indexing, dividing heads, and an introduction to numerical control.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 242Intermediate Machine Shop Practice II4

Continues MACH 232 with additional shop projects designed to introduce new skills and enhance previously learned skills. Increased emphasis is placed on proficiency and productivity.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 252Advanced Machine Shop Practice I3

Emphasizes individual shop projects involving many phases of machining, machine rebuilding, production set-ups, and tool and die making. Students serve as shop foreman on a rotating basis.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 262Advanced Machine Shop Practice II3

Offers additional shop work with individual hands-on projects involving various phases of machining, machine rebuilding, production set-ups, and tool and die making. Students serve as shop foreman on a rotating basis.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 263Hydraulics and Pneumatics2.5

Introduces basic principles of industrial hydraulics and pneumatics, including types of fluids and their use to transmit power throughout various circuits. Examines pumps, compressors, circuit components and their application and control, and covers such elements as flow, pressure, force, temperature, torque, speed, horsepower, efficiency, fluid, and system conditioning, as well as component and circuit performance, selection, and specification. Emphasizes the theoretical and practical aspects of each topic.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2.5
Credits (max)
2.5
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 271Additive Manufacturing I2

A detailed overview of the field of additive manufacturing/3D printing. Emphasizes foundational concepts, processes, materials, and the use of CAD related to the processes.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 272Robotic Manufacturing I2

A detailed overview of the field of robotic manufacturing/automated systems technology. Emphasizes concepts, processes, materials, and programming for automated manufacturing techniques. Includes robot terminology, communications, applications, and safety.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 273Additive Manufacturing II2

Addresses more complex topics in the field of additive manufacturing/3D printing. Emphasizes complex processes, materials, and the use of CAD related to the processes. Includes troubleshooting techniques and advancements being made in the field.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 274Robotic Manufacturing II2

An in-depth, continuation of MACH 272, explores more complex topics in the field of robotic manufacturing/automated systems technology. Emphasizes complex processes, materials, and various types of automation. Explores troubleshooting techniques and advancements being made in the field.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu
MACH 275EDM2

A comprehensive introduction to electric discharge machining/subtractive manufacturing method for machining, this course covers: EDM definitions and processes, benefits and challenges associated with EDM, and applications.

Subject
MACH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.williamson.edu

Source: Williamson College of the Trades's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59