Hi Zesla,
DC motors use a H-bridge, AC motors use frequency control and you don't say whether it's single or 3 phase. Try researching VFD's (Variable Frequency Device). I run all my machineshop tools using 3 phase motors and single phase input VFD's. All run off my 3kw sinewave inverter and to me the only safe to deal with AC of any decent motor size is just go buy a proven commercial one. 99% of the time you only get one chance with AC when it bites.
Regards Bryan