INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Raw materials	$ 12,489	$ 10,732
Work-in-process	9,419	8,215
Finished goods	1,495	1,661
Total inventories	23,403	20,608
Reserve for excess/obsolete inventory	(1,505)	(1,260)
Inventories, net	$ 21,898	$ 19,348