Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Umformen flächiger Werkstücke

The method involves positioning a planar workpiece on a supporting device (SE) with a multitude of adjustable contact elements (2a) e.g. spherical and/or coated and/or hydrostatic-mounted ball heads. The workpiece is spaded by a material-deforming tool (UWS) i.e. press roll, and a position of one of the contact elements is changed to produce and/or hold the contact to the workpiece. The shaping of the workpiece is performed in sequence of shaping stages, where the workpiece is moved relative to the material-deforming tool by a manipulation device i.e. robot. An independent claim is also included for a device for reshaping a planar workpiece.