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Here you can find the class related materials. MECH 443/543 is a fundamental course in manufacturing and automation. The class uses the scientific and engineering principles, and their practical application to solving problems encountered in manufacturing and automation. The issues of mathematics, physics, computer hardware and software, and instrumentation are discussed as integration tools in analyzing or designing machine tools and manufacturing processes. The course covers the fundamentals of mechanics, dynamics and control of the manufacturing processes. The essential topics of programming, design, and automation of CNC (computer numerical control) machine tools; NC (numerical control) programming; and CAD/CAM technology are fully discussed.