SEGMENT INFORMATION - Net Sales by the Originating Geographic Area and Estimated End Market (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 01, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 01, 2012
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 235,333	$ 249,306	$ 482,931	$ 490,226
Communication
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	64,383	77,231	141,121	152,355
Defense And Security
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	79,445	71,466	155,067	140,581
Aerospace
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	44,185	52,879	92,409	102,002
Industrial
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	47,320	47,730	94,334	95,288
United States
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	134,486	126,471	255,214	244,218
Europe
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	31,735	40,045	72,164	88,348
Asia
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	64,051	76,465	145,716	145,877
Customers with ship-to location in Hong Kong as a percentage of consolidated net sales		10.80%		11.40%
Other
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 5,061	$ 6,325	$ 9,837	$ 11,783