disclosed is an annealing frame , especially for conveying molded aluminum parts during a heat treatment process . the invention is characterized in that said annealing frame comprises at least one annealing frame element that is provided with at least one annealing basket which can be placed therein and can be adapted to the annealing material . annealing material having the most different shapes can be accommodated in a non - tipping and slip - proof manner in said annealing basket while being conveyed during the thermal treatment process .