 BAKING OVEN/MOTHER OVEN>> This is the main oven where baking temperature

(as recommended by manufacturer) will be set to perform baking. It takes some time to
rise the temperature from ambient to Baking Range. Baking time will be considered after
reaching the baking temp.
 HOLDING OVEN >> Baking cannot be continued beyond recommendation period. So
there should be one more oven to hold the electrode after baking at 1000c & this oven will
be on line continuously. Excess & returned electrodes will be kept in this oven for the use
in next time.
 PORTABLE OVEN>> This is used to carry electrode from baking/holding oven to job site
& during welding operation at job site. This oven will be on line continuously at site.
Electrode can be kept in holding when welding activity is not going on for some time at
site. Required temperature to be maintained in this oven is 650C minimum. Cover of
portable oven to be kept closed to reduce heat radiation.

 BAKING PROCEDURE:
Only QC passed/Client approved electrodes are subject to baking. Electrodes will be placed
inside the baking oven/Mother oven. Baking Time will be noted after rising the baking
temperature only. Baking will be carried out at 2500C - 3000C or (manufacturer’s
recommendation) for 01 Hr or as per manufacturer’s recommendation. After Baking
electrodes shall be shifted to holding oven.

The Baking oven & Holding oven shall be calibrated yearly & verified randomly to ensure
proper working condition.

A logbook shall be maintained to cover all relevant parameters involved in the baking of
electrodes. This shall include electrode class / batch no / size / quantity / baking in time,
baking out time, quantity returned etc.
Electrodes shall be properly kept in the sealed cartons until required for baking.
When using different types of electrodes, they shall be segregated carefully with proper
identification in the oven.
A thermostat-set to the specified range shall properly control the drying oven while in
service.