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Indemnification Provisions (Details) - SISD - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale - AMETEK Matter - Settled Litigation - Guarantee Obligations $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Damages awarded, refund of product purchase price | $ 326
Damages awarded, reimbursement of legal fees | 45
Net settlement | $ 281

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