Method of detecting abnormality of a roller which transmits a local load to a retainer ring, and polishing apparatus
US11654524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/304
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of detecting abnormality of a roller which transmits a local load to a retainer ring is disclosed. The method comprises: rotating a polishing head which includes a head body and a retainer ring, the head body having a pressing surface for pressing a substrate, the retainer ring being arranged so as to surround the pressing surface; measuring a torque for rotating the polishing head, while rotating a rotary ring together with the polishing head and while exerting a local load to a stationary ring located on the rotary ring, the rotary ring being fixed to the retainer ring and having a plurality of rollers; generating a torque waveform indicating relationship between measured values of the torque for rotating the polishing head and measuring times of the torque; performing Fourier-transform process on the torque waveform to determine an intensity of frequency component of the torque waveform; and determining that at least one of the rollers malfunctions when the determined intensity of the frequency component is larger than a predetermined threshold value.
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