EXHIBIT 23


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent  public  accountants,  we hereby consent to the  incorporation by
reference in this  registration  statement of our report dated  February 5, 1999
included in the Ladish Co., Inc. 10-K dated March 19, 1999 and to all references
to our Firm included in this registration statement.




                                       /s/ARTHUR ANDERSON LLP
                                       ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 18, 1999