Abstract: A transfer press has sliding tables each assigned to one or several press stations and which, for the mold change, can be moved preferably laterally out of the transfer press. The sliding tables (or the molds disposed thereon) have receiving devices for the tooling which includes at least workpiece-specific holding devices of a transfer system which is used for transporting parts from press station to press station. For moving the sliding tables out of the transfer press, the receiving devices are positioned in separate depositing areas preferably provided laterally next to the molds. When the receiving devices are changed from their operative position taken up in the transfer system into the deposited position, the holding devices are swivelled by the receiving device which has a swivellable construction itself or a separate transfer device.

Abstract: A press arrangement has a sliding tables which carry molds and are provided in the press stations. Holding systems on the sliding tables or on the molds are used for receiving holders which are arranged on the intermediate station arranged between the press stations. The holders carry templates for the intermediate deposition of workpieces. In addition, the holders have receiving devices for receiving workpiece-specific parts of the transfer system, particularly suction frames. During the mold exchange, the intermediate depositing station is operated such that it receives the suction frames by way of the associated holders. Thereafter, the holders are deposited on the holding systems.