CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No.  33-38176)  pertaining to Amcast  Industrial  Corporation  401(k) Salary
Deferral Plan for Bargaining Unit Employees - Plan 2 of our report dated May 23,
2003 with respect to the financial statements and schedules of Amcast Industrial
Corporation  401(k) Salary  Deferral Plan for Bargaining Unit Employees - Plan 2
included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002.

                                                     /s/ Battelle & Battelle LLP

Dayton, Ohio
May 23, 2003