COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2013
Celmet [Member]
Lease Expiration Date	Jul. 31, 2014
Southern California Braiding Company Inc [Member]
Lease Expiration Date	Sep. 30, 2013
Purchase Commitment [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment, Termination Fee	$ 365

The amount of early contract termination fees included in liabilities subject to the event the unit's cumulative purchases do not equal or exceed stated minimums.

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant