SEGMENT INFORMATION - Net Sales by the Originating Geographic Area and Estimated End Market (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 242,630	$ 259,195	$ 725,561	$ 749,421
Communication
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	67,769	79,187	208,890	231,542
Defense And Security
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	76,302	72,555	231,369	213,136
Aerospace
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	45,075	55,555	137,484	157,557
Industrial
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	53,484	51,898	147,818	147,186
United States
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	124,411	122,744	379,625	366,963
Europe
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	34,445	40,408	106,609	128,756
Asia
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	75,900	90,047	221,616	235,924
Customers with ship-to location in Hong Kong as a percentage of consolidated net sales		10.60%		11.10%
Other
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 7,874	$ 5,996	$ 17,711	$ 17,778