Operating Segments - Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 609,166	$ 526,566
Operating profit (loss)	155,860	109,025
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	609,166	526,566
Operating profit (loss)	155,860	109,025
Operating Segments | Industrial Precision Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	323,933	288,416
Operating profit (loss)	102,187	83,403
Operating Segments | Advanced Technology Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	285,233	238,150
Operating profit (loss)	76,327	47,201
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	$ (22,654)	$ (21,579)