Method and system for switching a workpiece

Method for switching at least one workpiece which is fixed on a pallet and is to be machined on both sides, comprising:

• after one workpiece side has been machined on a horizontal machining center, displacing the pallet for the workpiece switch with the semi-machined workpiece from a substantially vertical machining position in the direction towards a pallet support via a system;
• and
• during displacement into a transfer position, moving the pallet until the machined side of the workpiece points in the direction of the pallet support, wherein a further pallet having a workpiece clamping apparatus is provided on the pallet support, and wherein transferring the workpiece to the clamping apparatus and returning to the machining position or removing with the further pallet.