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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation expense, including amortization of capital leases | $ 22.2 | $ 22.5 | $ 31.8
Interest capitalized | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0
Buildings | Maximum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment (in years) | 40 years |  |
Machinery and equipment | Maximum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment (in years) | 15 years |  |
Machinery and equipment | Minimum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment (in years) | 3 years |  |

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