Patent ID: 6799910
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: G03D

Abstract:
A processing method, comprising the steps of:(a) setting a first process portion for processing a plurality of workpieces for a first process condition; (b) after the step (a), causing the first process portion to process a first workpiece of the plurality of workpieces in the first process condition; (c) setting a second process portion for processing the plurality of workpieces for a second process condition; (d) after the step (c), causing the second process portion to process a second workpiece of the plurality of workpieces in the second process condition; (e) after the step (b) and during the step (d), changing and setting the first process portion for the second process condition; and (f) after the step (e), causing the first process portion to process a third workpiece of the plurality of workpieces in the second process condition.