Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Summary of Changes in Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 711.3us-gaap_GoodwillGross	$ 711.3us-gaap_GoodwillGross
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(447.5)	(447.5)
Carrying Value	263.8us-gaap_Goodwill	263.8us-gaap_Goodwill
Automotive Industrial Medical And Mil Aero [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	539.9	539.9
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(418.9)	(418.9)
Carrying Value	121.0	121.0
Standard Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	76.0	76.0
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(28.6)	(28.6)
Carrying Value	47.4	47.4
Computing And Consumer Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	95.4	95.4
Accumulated Impairment Losses	0	0
Carrying Value	$ 95.4	$ 95.4

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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