{"id":2425,"date":"2026-01-15T13:22:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T12:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rectificadosmayer.com\/corte-por-agua-vs-corte-laser-cual-elegir-para-piezas-de-gran-espesor\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:41:33","slug":"waterjet-cutting-vs-laser-cutting-which-one-to-choose-for-thick-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rectificadosmayer.com\/en\/waterjet-cutting-vs-laser-cutting-which-one-to-choose-for-thick-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterjet cutting vs. Laser cutting: Which one to choose for thick materials?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the world of industrial machining, choosing the right cutting technology not only impacts cost but also the structural integrity of the part. Two of the most widely used technologies – waterjet cutting<\/strong><\/a> and laser cutting- often raise questions. However, when working with thick materials, the differences become critical.<\/p>\n<\/div>

What is the heat-affected zone (HAZ)?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

One of the most important concepts in metallurgy is the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ)<\/strong>. It refers to the area of the metal that, although not melted, has undergone changes in its microstructure and mechanical properties due to high cutting temperatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>