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Inventories - Components of Inventories (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Completed Standard Component	$ 46.3	$ 40.6

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Completed Standard Component

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