Machine evidence
Nikon SLM 125: specs & public price evidence
Decision context / editorial guidance
Screen the application.
Then qualify the process.
Worth investigating if: your supplier can demonstrate the required alloy, geometry and finished-part specification on the quoted Nikon SLM 125 configuration.
Do not buy on this page alone: a published envelope or machine configuration does not establish repeatability, accepted-part cost or local support.
Editorial purchasing guidance, not a verified recommendation for a particular application.
Published geometry / not guaranteed part fit
Front view shows X:Z proportions. Depth Y is stated numerically. Supports and clearance reduce usable space.
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At a glance
What is it?
Nikon SLM 125 is a compact Nikon SLM Solutions LPBF platform: 125 mm cube, single 400 W laser, open material use.
How does it print?
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF): a laser melts thin layers of metal powder to build a part.
When might I consider it?
Consider it when a compact research or production LPBF machine is needed and the used 125/125HL generation must be told apart from newer Nikon systems.
What public specs cannot tell you: finished-part speed, cost, quality or fit for your exact application.
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Powder bed fusion · laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) · Nikon SLM Solutions
Availability and review notes
Source review: . Source-specific review dates appear beside each fact.
Published capabilities
| Capability | Source-backed detail |
|---|---|
| Build envelope | 125 x 125 x 125 mm (L x W x H), reduced by substrate plate thickness; a 50 x 50 x 50 mm reduced-envelope option is listedOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Laser | Single optics, 1 x 400 WOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
More published specifications and source notes
| Published detail | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Layer thickness | 20–75 µm; more available on requestOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Theoretical build rate | Up to 33 cm³/h — a theoretical system value, not accepted-part outputOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Installation | 400 V 3NPE, 32 A, 50/60 Hz, 3 kW; machine 1400 x 900 x 2460 mm (L x W x H)OEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Legacy HL generation | A 2016 SLM 125HL used offer asks €65,000 negotiable plus VAT, lists 6,250 hours, updated 2026-05-27 — a seller asking/condition statement, not a transactionTHIRD-PARTY ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Used supply | A separate SLM 125 dealer record is marked sold with no displayed priceTHIRD-PARTY ↗ · Source reviewed |
Public price evidence
USED · 2026 OBSERVED €65,000 +VAT (2016 125HL used ask)
A 2016 SLM 125HL offer asks €65,000 negotiable plus VAT, lists 6,250 hours and was updated 2026-05-27 — a seller asking price and condition statement, not a completed sale. No verified current new OEM price; a separate sold dealer record displayed no price.
Werktuigen listing (observed 2026-09-30) ↗
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What still needs a supplier answer
| Purchasing question | Evidence gap |
|---|---|
| All-in delivered machine price | Current quote required |
| Build time for your part | Not verified for your geometry |
| Alloy and parameters | Confirm the exact qualified combination |
| Application fit | Confirm tolerances, finishing, inspection and local support |
Source review dates identify when the cited material was reviewed. A source review is not a performance test; genuine third-party corroboration is identified separately.
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Send your exact alloy, dimensions, orientation, supports, inspection criteria and finishing route. Ask for usable build space and effective build time for that configuration. Include installation, training, service, software, gas supply and qualification in the delivered quote. Unverified fields on this page can be used as questions to confirm directly with the manufacturer before purchase.