Intangible assets	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Goodwill, net/Intangible assets [Abstract]
Intangible assets	Note 11. Intangible Assets The Precision Metal Components Segment has an indefinite lived intangible asset not subject to amortization of $900 related to the value of the trade names of Whirlaway. There are no indicators of impairment for this indefinite lived intangible asset as of September 30, 2011.

The entire disclosure for all or part of the information related to intangible assets.

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