The invention relates to a device for shaping tampons, comprising a plurality of machining drums 2, 4, 5.1, 5.2 for shaping a tampon made of web-like material. The device additionally comprises at least one transfer wheel 7 for continually transferring a preform from a first machining drum 2, 4, 5.1, 5.2 to a second machining drum 4, 5.1, 5.2. The invention also relates to a method for shaping a tampon made of web-like material, wherein a transfer from a first machining drum to a second machining drum is carried out by means of a continuously rotating transfer wheel.
