SEGMENT INFORMATION (Schedule of Net Sales and Service Fees by Product Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	$ 45,172	$ 53,819	$ 90,231	$ 108,501
Computerized Machine Tools
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	35,213	43,929	70,985	89,346
Computer Control Systems and Software
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	586	614	1,169	1,138
Service Parts
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	7,211	7,244	13,854	13,935
Service Fees
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	$ 2,162	$ 2,032	$ 4,223	$ 4,082