Kinematics for X C Z

I've been building a machine that’s meant to measure the profile of parts. The odd thing is its has a X, Z & C axis. I built the machine anticipating I can setup LinuxCNC to use this novel axis configuration. I'm perhaps being too naive, but my hope is to use existing G code that we use for a normal commercial CNC that drills holes in the parts, that then I'd like to then measure the profile of the part with this simpler machine. The parts are embossed sheet metal, with holes in them. I'm trying to measure the change in the embossing, not so much the location of the holes. I'm hoping that using a machine with one less axis, namely the Y axis and instead moving the part in the C axis that LinuxCNC can still use the existing G code that works on a normal XYZ layout. Maybe I'm asking too much. But I'm under the impression that LinuxCNC has the potential to program the kinematics that would move the motors to the necessary location for a simple Z axis probe over a C rotation and a X movement.

Looking at the web site & forums I haven't spotted any examples of others setting up such a axis configuration. I'm guessing I'll need to possibly custom configure some setup files to make this work. I hoping maybe someone can point me to any previous setups or can give me an idea of the framework of steps I'll need to do to get the configuration setup in LinuxCNC. Using the search on the LunixCNC.org site for Kinematics, it appears the search engine or link to Google isn’t working?

Thanks for any advice.

Ed

I think what the OP'er wants is a xzc machine that takes normal xyz gcode.. That being said - you will need a kinematics setup and I don't know of one. You might want to post on the mailing list.

sam