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Indemnification Provisions - Narrative (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member] - Sisd [Member] - AMETEK Matter [Member] - Settled Litigation [Member] - Guarantee Obligations [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2017 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages awarded, refund of product purchase price, value	$ 326,000
Loss contingency, damages awarded, reimbursement of legal fees, value	45,000
Litigation settlement, amount	$ (281,000)

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