Hi every one. Just starting out in cnc . What are the first steps to take in building a cnc plasma table.

I know that i need a drawing program, i have AutoCAD, then i need some kind of CAD program. Then Controllers stepper motors and the computer that i am workin gon now.

What programs do you prefer to use are they free or how much to buy. What kind of controllers do i need and what size/power/type stepper motors do i need. I want to make a full size table to cut full sized sheet steel aluminium etc.

All help greatly appreciated.

Cheers Apples