motors

Could someone explain the difference is between a regular motor and a servomotor?

 

[jbartos]

Regular motor is essentially for regular load. Usually, it is three-phase, squirrel-cage induction motor.
Servomotor is for positioning, motion controls, speed control, etc., i.e. for more demanding operational duties. It usually has a smaller HP ratings; however, some servomotors can have large HP ratings too. It can be AC and DC.
Visit some web site to get more info:

http://www.sem.co.uk/

http://www.servorepair.com/

http://www.motionnet.com/cgi-bin/search.exe?searchtype=showcategory&string=113&source=goto

http://www.motioncontrol.com/

etc. for more info. Especially good is to visit Servomotor forum which works similarly as this one and post all kinds of specialized questions.