Skutt KilnMaster Kilns Manufactured between 2000 and 2006 - Manual (Page 28)

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Hold
6.00
2.00
0
0
Temperature
150˚ F
1100˚ F
2100˚ F
2345˚ F
Rate
50˚/hr
150˚/hr
570˚/hr
108˚/hr
Segment
1
2
3
4
Hold
0
0
0
.30
0
Temperature
1100˚ F
1915˚ F
2165˚ F
1950˚ F
1100˚ F
Rate
300˚/hr
500˚/hr
108˚/hr
9999˚/hr*
150˚/hr
Segment
1
2
3
4
5
Hold
0
.30
Temperature
1314˚ F
1100˚ F
Rate
9999˚/hr*
9999˚/hr*
Segment
1
2
S AMPLE R AMP /H OLD P ROGRAMS
You may find the following examples of
Ramp/Hold programs helpful. If nothing
else, they will serve as a guide for devel-
oping your own programs. Label your
new program and keep it handy for quick
reference on a 3x5 file card or a photocopy
of the blank Ramp/Hold table on page 23.
Candling
This Cone 10 firing demonstrates a slow
firing with holds at the lower tempera-
tures. This profile would be gentle and
safe for pottery firing of ware which had
not dried sufficiently before firing. With
modification to the final firing tempera-
tures, this procedure may be used with
other types of clay.
Controlled Cooling
Normal firing to cone 5, rapid* cooling to
1950˚ with a 30 minute hold. Slow cooled
to 1100˚, then normal cooling to room
temperature. This is a useful profile when
glaze firing to ensure gentle cooling and
avoid cracking or crazing.
Quick Fire
A fast fire to Cone 018, rapid* cooling to
1100˚ with a 30 minute hold, then normal
cooling to room temperature. A simple
approach to firing overglazes and china
paints.
*9999 is the default for the maximum heating or cooling rate. The actual rate will vary with the
kiln model, density of the load, air circulation, and the room temperature.