What is ONGAA CAM?

ONGAA CAM is a program specifically designed for woodworking that allows you to create ‘MPR’ / ‘WoodWOP machining procedures’ (for Homag/Weeke CNC machines),  ‘BPP or CIX’ / Biesseworks/bSolid programming files, ‘HOP’ files for ‘Holzher’, ‘TCN’ files for TPA Albatros, ‘XXL’ / SCM/Maestro/Xilog or G-Code for other machines, from within SOLIDWORKS.  While working in SOLIDWORKS, you design and apply toolpaths without conversions or DXF files.  The files created by ONGAA CAM are 100% compliant Weeke/Homag / Biesse / Hops / TPA / XXL files and require no additional manual edits (but can edited at the machine if needed).  MPR / BPP / CIX / HOP / TCN /XXL files generated by ONGAA CAM are processed by the respective software you already have so there is no additional software costs.  This means you keep all the safety features built into approach modes and the operator can adjust the files at the console.  G-Code is generated by the internal post-process for G-code driven machine.

For those working with WoodWOP 6.1 to 8.x and the MPRX format, rest assured that ONGAA CAM is compatible with the WoodWOP 6.1 to 8.x because this version will read MPR files.

The new Homag DRILLTEQ style drilling and dowel processes are also available in ONGAA CAM.

The Familiar Way to Program—Only Faster

ONGAA CAM delivers the process control you expect from software like WoodWOP, bSolid, and Maestro, but eliminates the manual data entry. Instead of typing in dimensions from a drawing or calculator, you simply select the visual geometry of the edges you want to machine. All essential tool options—like feed, speed, and compensation—remain completely under your control. Best of all, if you already understand traditional CNC programming, you already know how to use ONGAA CAM.

Why Choose ONGAA CAM? It’s Faster, Easier, and Error-Free.

Because ONGAA CAM mirrors the logic of systems like WoodWOP and bSolid, the learning curve is practically zero. It supports all your process options natively, meaning you never have to bounce between multiple programs to get a job done.

Here is how it changes your workflow:

• Zero-Mistake Programming: By clicking geometry instead of typing numbers, manual data entry errors drop to zero and programming time is cut to a fraction.

• Smart Geometry Selections: Features like Spline and Loop Selection capture complex contours accurately in seconds.

• Mass Drilling in One Click: The All Holes on Face feature instantly turns dozens or hundreds of individual vertical drilling operations—even with different diameters and depths—into a single process.

The Ultimate Shortcut: The Wizard

For straightforward parts, the built-in Wizard automates the entire process using smart feature recognition.

Open the part ➔ Run the Wizard ➔ Generate the program ➔ Done.

Imagine programming this part in three steps:

1 – Vertical Drill – ( 41 holes, 2 Diameters, 2 depths )
1 – Vertical Route – ( Contour with 7 legs, ramp in/out for nesting )
1 – Vertical Pocket – ( dado pocket )

ALL IN UNDER 1 MINUTE!

What about changes? There are always changes…

Machining procedures generated and stored by ONGAA CAM remember ‘Where to get the Geometry From’ and not what the specific geometry was.  What this means is ONGAA CAM generates the programs from the ‘current model’, using its knowledge of where to get the numbers from, at the time you press the button.  If you changed the model by lengthening, moving or shortening, the new numbers are written to the final program.  In short, model changes are no problem and in fact, process programming can start before the ‘final – final’ model is even complete.

What are some of the other advantages over other CAM programs?

• Because ONGAA CAM uses the existing post-processor for Homag/Weeke/Biesse/Holzher/Tpa, there is no expensive ‘custom build’ required to use it on your Homag/Weeke/Biesse/Holzher/Tpa Albatros/SCM CNC.  One license can program multiple machines from any one manufacturer.
• ONGAA CAM allows you to reorient part for processing without the need to ‘draw it that way’.  This allows you designers to model in the most effective way and for programmer to program in the most effective way.
• ONGAA CAM uses both the ‘Tool database’ and ‘Vacuum cup’ definitions where possible.  This means that new tools need only be ‘defined’ in one place.
• ONGAA CAM allows you to perform assembly level functions such as generating ‘all’ programs for a cabinet system or door system at one time.  Each part which has machining procedures will have a MPR/BPP/CIX/HOP/TCN/XXL/GCode generated – one-for-one.  ONGAA CAM can also generate nested programs from assemblies.
• ONGAA CAM can ‘translate’ SOLIDWORKS drawing/modeling features such as ‘Hole Wizard Features’ and ‘Linear Pattern Features’ into multi- process drilling patterns in a single selection.
• Feature suppressed in SOLIDWORKS are ignored ‘but not forgotten’ in ONGAA CAM.  This allows models with ‘optional’ features to be created and ONGAA CAM does not require individual programs for each option.
• ONGAA CAM generates programs suitable for any machine position, mirrored or not.  Simply select the position and generate.
• For true ‘Left and Right’ handed parts, ONGAA CAM provides easy the mirror copy button which automatically adjusts contour direction and tool compensation for ‘mirrored position’ machining.
• The ‘Wizard’ will automate program generation for 80-90% of machining features required.  Automates the detection and creations of  ‘Part Orientation’, ‘Vertical Drilling’, ‘Vertical Pockets’, ‘Horizontal Drilling’ and ‘Perimeter Routing’. This includes rabbets and dados with corner clearing.

Take Our Challenge

Not convinced yet that ONGAA CAM is better than the way you do it today?

We have come up with a little challenge to allow you to compare.  We have designed a simple part, drawn it with dimensions so you can easily recreate it and would like you to time how long it takes you to generate a machinable part.  Then, when you have your best time, watch the video of how that part is created on ONGAA CAM. Now try converting your MPR to position 4 AND 8.

Take the DXF + WoodWOP Challenge

 WoodWOP: CAD and CAD/CAM

Stiles Machinery posted this technical video discussing what each of software product is.  Of particular interest is the following recommendation:

What you do not want to do on a Weeke machine or Homag is go direct G-Code into that machine. It is very difficult to do. Because the WoodWOP format is quite flexible and the machine has a built-in NC-Generator which will produce the G-Code, to be able to bring a WoodWOP (MPR) format to the machine is really the best way to go.

What does it cost?

For costs and configurations please see the pricing and licensing page.