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Cafelat Robot - portafilter and pressurised basket
September 09 2021
We recently received some emails about using the pressurised basket so we would like to share how this basket works. The pre-ground coffee will not be anything like we get from using fresh coffee and a grinder but it is much better than a capsule or pod. Paul also introduced a different technique for installing the portafilter. Original post from Paul Pratt...
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Is robot a perfect machine? Why not making an upgrade version?
September 01 2021
I found this question quite interesting on Facebook group so would like to share with you all :) Original post from Paul Pratt on Facebook group It's a good question that comes up from time to time. The simple answer is that we do make changes all the time to the product, but more on the manufacturing and building side...
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August updates - Matt Black Robot
August 20 2021
As you all know, Cafelat’s director, Paul, has been working on the Robot for quite some time. We have been putting in all our energy and effort to make it as perfect as possible for our clientele. Just like the functionality aspect of the product, the colour has equal importance. We started with the Creamy White Cafelat Robot, however, due...
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Cafelat Robot - tamper background and discussion
July 27 2021
Original post from Paul Pratt on Facebook group For the tamper discussion to be relevant, I should give some background. Initially the Robot was all aluminium. We have all the die-cast tools for each part. After we received it and had tested for a while we were not happy with the material. It was difficult to keep clean and we...
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Cafelat Robot - raw cast items
July 20 2021
Original post from Paul Pratt on Facebook group Raw cast items. I thought it would be interesting to show you all these items. I have that are unfinished and to show what goes into making the Robot. All stainless parts (apart from basket and screen) are created using investment casting. It is a very accurate way of making detailed stainless...
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