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Business Segment and Geographic Information (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 Division Countries | Dec. 31, 2017 Countries | Dec. 31, 2016 Countries
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of business segments | Division | 2 |  |
Maximum Percentage Revenue from One Geographic Segment | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00%
Maximum Percentage Property Plant and Equipment from One Geographic Segment | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Number of Countries Exceed Revenue Threshold | 1 | 1 | 1
Number of Countries Exceed Property Plant and Equipment Threshold | 1 | 1 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] | UNITED STATES |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 62.00% | 56.00% |
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | UNITED STATES |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 58.00% | 53.00% | 41.00%

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