Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract] Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements Accounts Payable Current Accounts payable Accounts Receivable Net Current Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $471 and $311, respectively Accrued Income Taxes Current Income taxes payable Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid in Capital [Member] Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Requisite Service Period Recognition Expenses related to issuance of restricted stock Restricted stock expense Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Share Based Compensation Stock Options Requisite Service Period Recognition Stock option expense Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Allowance for doubtful accounts Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Amortization Of Financing Costs Amortization of debt issuance costs Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount Anti-dilutive option excluded from dilutive shares outstanding Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share maximum price range one. Anti Dilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Maximum Price Range One Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share maximum price range one Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share minimum price range. Anti Dilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Minimum Price Range Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share minimum price range Assets Total assets Total assets Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets Current Total current assets Assets Current [Abstract] Current assets: Award for employees for years of service. 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Income Tax Reconciliation Operating Losses Carry Forward Tax reduction due to utilization of the fully reserved net operating losses Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Increase Decrease In Inventories Inventories Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Other Operating Capital Net Other assets and liabilities Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Indefinite lived intangible asset not subject to amortization Intangible asset, net Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Intangible Assets, Net Interest Expense Interest expense Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories Inventory Finished Goods Finished goods Inventory Net Inventories Inventories Inventory Raw Materials Raw materials Inventory Work In Process Work in process Liabilities Total liabilities Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities Current Total current liabilities Liabilities Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Line Of Credit Borrowings under our $100,000 revolving credit facility bearing interest at a floating rate equal to LIBOR (0.25% at September 30, 2013) plus an applicable margin of 1.50% at September 30, 2013, expiring October 26, 2017. Long-term debt carrying amount Line of credit facility basis spread on variable rate post amendment. Line Of Credit Facility Basis Spread On Variable Rate Post Amendment Applicable margin added to the interest rate post amendment Line of credit facility basis spread on variable rate pre amendment. Line Of Credit Facility Basis Spread On Variable Rate Pre Amendment Applicable margin added to the interest rate Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate Description Method of determining interest rate under revolving credit facility Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Borrowings Line Of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of credit LIBOR rate. 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Long Term Debt Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest Rate Pre Amendment Percentage of fixed interest rate bearing pre amendment Longterm Debt Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Longterm Debt Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Loss Contingency Accrual At Carrying Value Recognized loss contingency Loss Contingency Range Of Possible Loss Maximum Range of potential liabilities, Maximum Loss Contingency Range Of Possible Loss Minimum Range of potential liabilities, Minimum Maturity period one. Maturity Period One [Member] April 26, 2014 [Member] Maturity period three. Maturity Period Three [Member] October 26, 2017 [Member] Maturity period two. Maturity Period Two [Member] December 20, 2018 [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Metal bearing components segment. Metal Bearing Components Segment [Member] Metal Bearing Components Segment [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net cash used by financing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Net cash used by investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] Investing Activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Operating Activities: Net Income Loss Net income Net income Net income (loss) Non cash change in value of long term note receivable. Non Cash Change In Value Of Long Term Note Receivable Gain on settlement of long-term note receivable Notes Payable Notes Payable Borrowings under our $20,000 aggregate principal amount of fixed rate notes bearing interest at a fixed rate of 4.64% maturing on December 20, 2018. Annual principal payments of $4,000 will begin on December 22, 2014 and extend through the date of maturity Long-term debt carrying value October twenty sixth two thousand twelve fixed rate debt. October Twenty Sixth Two Thousand Twelve Fixed Rate Debt [Member] October 26th Fixed Rate Debt [Member] Operating Income Loss Income from operations Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Other Assets Current Other current assets Other Assets Noncurrent Other non-current assets Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Gain Loss Arising During Period Net Of Tax Foreign currency translation gain Foreign currency translation loss Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Other comprehensive income: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Portion Attributable To Parent Comprehensive income Other Inventory Materials Supplies And Merchandise Under Consignment Inventory on consignment at customers' location Other Liabilities Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Other Nonoperating Income Expense Other expense (income), net Other Notes Payable Borrowings under our $40,000 aggregate principal amount of fixed rate notes bearing interest at a fixed rate of 4.89% maturing on April 26, 2014. Annual principal payments of $5,714 began on April 26, 2008 and extend through the date of maturity. Other notes payable Payments For Postemployment Benefits Payments to employees/government managed plan Payments Of Dividends Dividends paid Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities Plastic and rubber components segment. Plastic And Rubber Components Segment [Member] Plastic and Rubber Components Segment [Member] Postemployment Benefits Liability Noncurrent Ending balance Beginning balance Postemployment Benefits Period Expense Amounts accrued Amount of foreign currency translation adjustment increasing or decreasing the accrual for a specified type. Postemployment Benefits Translation Adjustment Foreign currency impacts Potential to expand credit facility under credit agreement. Potential To Expand Credit Facility Under Credit Agreement Potential to expand credit facility under credit agreement Precision metal components segment. 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Schedule Of Changes To Post Employment Benefits Table [Text Block] Schedule of Actual Liabilities Reported Under Non Current Liabilities Schedule Of Debt Table [Text Block] Summary of Long-Term Debt and Short-Term Debt Schedule Of Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Postretirement Benefits [Table] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Table] Schedule Of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block] Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill Schedule Of Inventory Current Table [Text Block] Summary of Inventories Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block] Segment Information Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity Table [Text Block] Reconciliation of Option Activity Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Reporting [Abstract]