Inventories - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Net tooling inventory	$ 2.0	$ 1.8

The net amount of tooling inventory after the deduction of progress billings as of the balance sheet date.

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Name:	ldl_ToolingInventoryNetOfProgressBillings
Namespace Prefix:	ldl_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant