SEGMENT INFORMATION (Capital expenditures and depreciation expense by segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Capital expenditures:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions			$ 9,596	$ 5,957
Depreciation expense:
Depreciation expense	2,180	2,504	6,007	7,419
Equipment [Member]
Capital expenditures:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions			7,231	4,425
Depreciation expense:
Depreciation expense	1,518	1,898	4,130	5,599
Expendable Tools [Member]
Capital expenditures:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions			2,365	1,532
Depreciation expense:
Depreciation expense	$ 662	$ 606	$ 1,877	$ 1,820