Business Reorganizations (Details) (Precision Components [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2009 Other Workforce Reduction Actions	Dec. 31, 2011 2009 Restructuring Reserve	Dec. 31, 2010 2009 Restructuring Reserve	Dec. 31, 2009 2009 Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 1,336	$ 4,904
Restructuring Reserve				85	172	3,337
Severance expense			3,358
Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense					(337)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash				(83)	(2,812)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment				$ (4)	$ (16)