EXHIBIT 23




                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Post-effective Amendment No. 1
to the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-68583) pertaining to the Hawk
Corporation 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan of our report dated June 13,
2003, with respect to the financial statements and schedule of the Hawk
Corporation 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan included in this Annual Report
(Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002.


                                                      /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Cleveland, Ohio
June 19, 2003