Hi, I'm new here and new to CNC DIY.
Before I ever get involved in building a CNC Plasma table, I wanted to try some semi automated pipe cutting. I have some 6" sched 40 that I want to cut to length .... I was wondering if I can setup a stepper motor with a timing belt tensioned around the pipe to control rotation. The pipe will be sitting on a set of rollers. I want to be able to set speed and degrees of rotation.

This came to mind, looking to be able to adjust cutting speed for the torch and material thickness and limit rotation. Future thought would be to expand to 2-axis and automate the torch for cutting holes, etc.

I am not sure where to start looking...

What is needed to achieve this? Motor, controller, driver, PC, software?

Thanks,
Glen