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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Research and Development (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Cost of Sales Member [Member]      
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items]      
Government Research Expenses Included in Cost of Sales $ 1.6us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentArrangementWithFederalGovernmentCostsIncurredNet
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$ 3.3us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentArrangementWithFederalGovernmentCostsIncurredNet
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$ 7.8us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentArrangementWithFederalGovernmentCostsIncurredNet
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Operating Expenses [Member]      
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items]      
Research and Development Expense $ 6.7us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense
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$ 7.2us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense
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$ 5.5us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense
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