An electrolytic machining method for electrolytically machining a workpiece is
provided. The method uses a masking member having through-hole patterns that correspond
to the shapes of concave parts to be formed in the workpiece. The masking member
is brought in contact with a machining surface of the workpiece. An electrolytic
solution is supplied and allowed to flow in the gap between the masking member
and an electrode tool. The electrolytic solution is allowed to enter into and flow
within the through-hole patterns of the masking member in order to electrolytically
machine surfaces of the workpiece only in the through-hole patterns.