SEGMENT INFORMATION (Schedule of Net Sales and Service Fees by Product Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2024	Jan. 31, 2023
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	$ 45,059	$ 54,682
Computerized Machine Tools
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	35,772	45,417
Computer Control Systems and Software
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	583	524
Service Parts
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	6,643	6,691
Service Fees
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	$ 2,061	$ 2,050