Operating Segments - Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 646,858	$ 538,181	$ 1,762,962	$ 1,562,575
Operating profit (loss)	188,276	112,055	463,692	312,177
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	646,858	538,181	1,762,962	1,562,575
Operating profit (loss)	188,276	112,055	463,692	312,177
Operating Segments | Industrial Precision Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	345,449	288,965	932,640	835,038
Operating profit (loss)	123,829	74,744	311,515	207,603
Operating Segments | Advanced Technology Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	301,409	249,216	830,322	727,537
Operating profit (loss)	80,769	49,952	204,556	140,928
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	$ (16,322)	$ (12,641)	$ (52,379)	$ (36,354)