SEGMENT INFORMATION (Capital expenditures and depreciation expense by segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Capital expenditures:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions			$ 8,574	$ 3,403
Depreciation expense:
Depreciation expense	2,164	2,408	3,827	4,915
Equipment [Member]
Capital expenditures:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions			6,591	2,349
Depreciation expense:
Depreciation expense	1,514	1,805	2,612	3,701
Expendable Tools [Member]
Capital expenditures:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions			1,983	1,054
Depreciation expense:
Depreciation expense	$ 650	$ 603	$ 1,215	$ 1,214