Product customization design using mutation

In order to support product customization, a product design method using mutation was researched. The mutation object and operation in the design were described, and its design framework and mutation route were researched. The parameter mutation and coefficient mutation were researched, and its workflow was described. The product type and premier construction were confirmed by product platform, but new product case can be produced by mutation. By the design constraint and design capacity evaluation, some successful cases can be selected to satisfy customer requirement. A web-based prototype system was developed to describe evolutionary worm gear reducer design. With parameter mutation and coefficient mutation, many new product cases can be produced.