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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 01, 2017 USD ($) | Jul. 01, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) reporting_unit | Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) | Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Impairment Charges | $ |  |  | $ 35,207 | $ 0 | $ 0
Number of Reporting Units |  |  | 5 |  |
Assembléon [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate |  | 2.50% |  |  |
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate |  | 10.45% |  |  |
Impairment Charges | $ | $ 35,200 |  |  |  |
Capital Equipment [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of Reporting Units |  |  | 2 |  |
Aftermarket Products and Services [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of Reporting Units |  |  | 3 |  |

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