Forming machine and method for deforming a hollow workpiece

The invention relates to a method and a forming apparatus for deforming a hollow tubular workpiece, wherein the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, a first forming tool is placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece, the tool is rotated about an axis of rotation relative to the workpiece and one end of the workpiece is deformed by means of said first tool. A second forming tool is placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece and is rotated relative to the workpiece about an axis of rotation. The other end of the workpiece is deformed by means of said second tool and at least one of said tools is moved relative tothe workpiece during said deformation and/or between deforming steps (On the same workpiece), wherein the axis of rotation of said tool is translated and/or pivotedabout an axis with respect to said workpiece.