UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Act of 1934

Date of Report: April 8, 2004
(Date of earliest event reported)

Hawk Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-13797	34-1608156
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification Number)

200 Public Square, Suite 1500, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

(216) 861-3553
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE

On April 8, 2004 Hawk issued a press release announcing expected improvement in its revenues and earnings for 2004 compared to 2003. The press release has been posted to Hawk’s website (www.hawkcorp.com) and a copy is also set forth in Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS

(c)	Exhibits:
	99.1 Hawk Corporation Press Release dated April 8, 2004

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 9, 2004	HAWK CORPORATION
		By:	/s/ Thomas A. Gilbride
			Thomas A. Gilbride
			Vice President — Finance
			and Treasurer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Hawk Corporation Press Release dated April 8, 2004.