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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Schedule of Net Sales and Service Fees by Product Category) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 192,804 $ 203,117 $ 180,400
Computerized Machine Tools [Member]
     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues 166,896 179,337 156,736
Computer Control Systems and Software [Member]
     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,066 [1] 2,947 [1] 3,322 [1]
Service Parts [Member]
     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues 16,474 15,299 14,836
Service Fees [Member]
     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 6,368 $ 5,534 $ 5,506
[1] Amounts shown do not include computer control systems and software sold as an integrated component of computerized machine systems.