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Weighted-average period of amortization for finite-lived intangible asset acquired in business combination, asset acquisition, and from joint venture formation, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Excludes goodwill and capitalized cost for software to be sold, leased, or marketed.

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Amount of identifiable indefinite-lived intangible asset acquired in business combination and recognized at acquisition date. Excludes goodwill and financial asset.

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Amount of identifiable finite-lived intangible asset acquired in business combination and recognized at acquisition date.

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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Intangible Assets Acquired (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 01, 2026	May 20, 2025
Kinectrics Holdings, Inc. \| Developed technology
Schedule Of Amortized And Unamortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount		$ 7,900
Amortization period (in years)		20 years
Kinectrics Holdings, Inc. \| Customer relationships
Schedule Of Amortized And Unamortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount		$ 107,500
Amortization period (in years)		20 years
Kinectrics Holdings, Inc. \| Trade name
Schedule Of Amortized And Unamortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount, Indefinite-Lived		$ 35,900
Precision Components Group, LLC \| Customer relationships
Schedule Of Amortized And Unamortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 30,000
Amortization period (in years)	20 years
Precision Components Group, LLC \| Backlog
Schedule Of Amortized And Unamortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 6,000
Amortization period (in years)	5 years
Precision Components Group, LLC \| Manufacturing Process Know-how
Schedule Of Amortized And Unamortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 8,000
Amortization period (in years)	10 years
Precision Components Group, LLC \| Trade name
Schedule Of Amortized And Unamortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount, Indefinite-Lived	$ 7,000