Within Tolerance Episode 260 - Denis Basaric of KafaTek
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 57 min
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Episode description
Denis Basaric of KafaTek shares his fascinating transition from software engineer to manufacturer of premium espresso grinders. We discuss his pursuit of perfection - from designing coffee burrs with 5-micron adjustability to implementing robotic automation and sophisticated QC processes. Denis also explains the technical differences between burr designs, his philosophy of building products meant to last generations, and the challenges of maintaining aerospace-level precision in a small shop environment.
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