Abstract: A method of producing a mold cavity insert using powder metals includes the steps of providing a master die having a pattern with a shape that defines a mold cavity, applying powder metal in the master die, and compacting the powder metal within the master die with a press assembly to form a compacted part. The method further includes the steps of removing the compacted part from the master die, placing the compacted part in a furnace, and heating the compacted part in the furnace to an elevated temperature to cure the part and provide a mold cavity insert that may be employed in a mold.

Abstract: A non-engine based exhaust component rapid aging system comprises a combustor in fluid communication with an air and a fuel supply; and a first emission analyzer in fluid communication with said combustor, wherein said first emission analyzer and said combustor are further capable of being disposed in fluid communication with an exhaust component; and wherein said non-engine based exhaust component rapid aging system is capable of operation at an air to fuel ratio of about 7 to about 16.