Inventories Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw Materials	$ 15,462	$ 17,705
Work-in-process	7,808	6,236
Finished goods	10,697	8,513
Total material	33,967	32,454
Tooling	13,625	12,233
Total inventory	47,592	44,687
Inventory Valuation Reserves	211		566
Tooling Inventory, Increase (Decrease) During Period	$ 1,392