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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - Iron Castings Business [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring Charge |  | $ 1.8
Cash exit costs paid | $ 0.8 | $ 1.0

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