SEGMENT INFORMATION (Schedule of Net Sales and Service Fees by Product Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	$ 42,651	$ 53,201	$ 132,882	$ 161,702
Computerized Machine Tools
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	33,191	43,189	104,176	132,535
Computer Control Systems and Software
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	697	778	1,866	1,916
Service Parts
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	6,535	7,166	20,389	21,101
Service Fees
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales and Service Fees	$ 2,228	$ 2,068	$ 6,451	$ 6,150