1 EXHIBIT 23 ========== [PricewaterhouseCoopers Letterhead] INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT AUTOCAM CORPORATION Grand Rapids, Michigan We consent to the incorporation of our report, dated December 8, 1998, relating to our audit of the consolidated financial statements of Compagnie Financiere du Leman for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 on Form 8-K for Autocam. Lyons, France Fiduciaire Continentale Lyon December 14, 1998 Member of PricewaterhouseCoopers /s/ Vidal Martin Partner E-1