The course content focuses on the basic knowledge of materials and material processing processes. Including mechanical properties of materials, casting and heat treatment of materials, material deformation, sheet material processing, cutting and machining processes. The course helps learners have the knowledge and skills to choose appropriate material options, blank manufacturing and processing methods when entering mechanical production practice with steps including: calculation, selection of materials, blanks, mechanical processing and manufacturing methods to meet technical and economic requirements, product testing and evaluation and rapid prototyping.