Acquisitions and Divestitures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions Completed	2
Ethox Medical [Domain] [Member]
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	$ 5,000
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received	200
Medical Devices [Member]
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]
Business divestiture number of Entities Divested	1
Aspen [Member]
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	33,911
Space And Defense Segment [Member]
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions Completed	1
Broad Reach [Member] [Member]
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]
Business Acquisition Issuance Of Unsecured Notes	8,450
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	34,550
Business Acquisition, Preacquisition Contingency, Amount of Settlement	$ 3,447
Components Segment [Member]
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions Completed	1