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	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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Operating Segments [Member] \| Metal Bearing Components Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
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Income from operations									31,872	27,380	24,900
Assets	214,291				197,980				214,291	197,980	198,770
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Operating Segments [Member] \| Autocam Precision Components Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									177,224	78,756	76,746
Depreciation and amortization									9,070	4,313	4,243
Income from operations									15,732	9,112	6,955
Assets	444,548				39,432				444,548	39,432	40,727
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Operating Segments [Member] \| Plastic and Rubber Components Segment [Member]
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Depreciation and amortization									1,160	1,347	1,366
Income from operations									1,231	592	1,807
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization									(84)	(37)	(26)
Income from operations									(21,148)	(9,257)	(8,591)
Interest expense									12,293	2,374	3,878
Income tax (benefit) expense									5,786	8,000	(3,927)
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